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2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a wise salvation that is traced in meals and meetings. 2 Timothy 3:15: notice "which" and "infancy". Entrust wise salvation in promises we keep—make patience ordinary.

Context

In 2 Timothy (Epistle/Letter), naming wise salvation. Placed in ch. 3, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 2 Timothy to Paul. 2 Timothy is frequently described this way: Pastoral; widely viewed as pseudonymous.. Scholars commonly date 2 Timothy AD 80–100. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Pastoral; widely viewed as pseudonymous.
Date:AD 80–100
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46