Parallel Verses

Amplified

But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear].

New American Standard Bible

But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

King James Version

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Holman Bible

But know this: Difficult times will come in the last days.

International Standard Version

You must realize, however, that in the last days difficult times will come.

A Conservative Version

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come.

American Standard Version

But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come.

An Understandable Version

But you should know this: There will be terrible times in the last days [of the Christian age].

Anderson New Testament

But know this, that in the last days trying times will come.

Bible in Basic English

But be certain of this, that in the last days times of trouble will come.

Common New Testament

But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of stress.

Daniel Mace New Testament

Take notice that in the latter days difficult incidents will arise;

Darby Translation

But this know, that in the last days difficult times shall be there;

Godbey New Testament

But know this, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Goodspeed New Testament

Understand this, that in the last days there are going to be hard times.

John Wesley New Testament

But know this, that in the last days grievous times will come.

Julia Smith Translation

And this know, that in the last days difficult times shall interpose.

King James 2000

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But know this, that in the last days difficult times will come,

Modern King James verseion

Know this also, that in the last days grievous times will be at hand.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

This understand, that in the last days shall come perilous times:

Moffatt New Testament

Mark this, there are hard times coming in the last days.

Montgomery New Testament

But of this be sure. In the last days grievous times will come.

NET Bible

But understand this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

New Heart English Bible

But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come.

Noyes New Testament

But know this, that in the last days grievous times will come.

Sawyer New Testament

AND know this, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

The Emphasized Bible

But, of this, be taking note - that, in last days, there will set in perilous seasons;

Thomas Haweis New Testament

BUT this know, that in the last days distressing times will come.

Twentieth Century New Testament

Be sure of this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

Webster

This know also, that in the last days perilous times will come.

Weymouth New Testament

But of this be assured: in the last days grievous times will set in.

Williams New Testament

Now you must know that in the last days there are going to be hard times.

World English Bible

But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come.

Worrell New Testament

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come;

Worsley New Testament

But this know, that in the last days there will be difficult times;

Youngs Literal Translation

And this know thou, that in the last days there shall come perilous times,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
τοῦτο 
Touto 
Usage: 232

γινώσκω 
Ginosko 
Usage: 147

δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

the last
ἔσχατος 
Eschatos 
Usage: 24

ἡμέρα 
hemera 
day, daily 9, time, not tr,
Usage: 287

χαλεπός 
Chalepos 
Usage: 2

καιρός 
Kairos 
Usage: 63

Devotionals

Devotionals about 2 Timothy 3:1

Images 2 Timothy 3:1

Context Readings

Difficult Times Ahead In The Last Days

1 But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]. 2 For people will be lovers of self [narcissistic, self-focused], lovers of money [impelled by greed], boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane,


Cross References

2 Peter 3:3

First of all, know [without any doubt] that mockers will come in the last days with their mocking, following after their own human desires

Isaiah 2:2


Now it will come to pass that
In the last days
The mountain of the house of the Lord
Will be [firmly] established as the highest of the mountains,
And will be exalted above the hills;
And all the nations will stream to it.

Ezekiel 38:16

and you will go up against My people Israel like a cloud to cover the land. In the last days it will come about that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy through you before their eyes, O Gog.”

Micah 4:1

But it shall come about in the last days
That the mountain of the house of the Lord
Shall be established as the highest and chief of the mountains;
It shall be above the hills,
And peoples shall flow [like a river] to it.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-12

Let no one in any way deceive or entrap you, for that day will not come unless the apostasy comes first [that is, the great rebellion, the abandonment of the faith by professed Christians], and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction [the Antichrist, the one who is destined to be destroyed],

1 Timothy 4:1-3

But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from the faith, paying attention instead to deceitful and seductive spirits and doctrines of demons,

2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine and accurate instruction [that challenges them with God’s truth]; but wanting to have their ears tickled [with something pleasing], they will accumulate for themselves [many] teachers [one after another, chosen] to satisfy their own desires and to support the errors they hold,

Genesis 49:1

Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Assemble yourselves [around me] that I may tell you what will happen to you and your descendants in the days to come.

Jeremiah 48:47


“Yet I will return the captives and restore the fortunes of Moab
In the latter days,” says the Lord.


Thus far is the judgment on Moab.

Jeremiah 49:39


‘But it will be in the last days (the end of days)
That I will reverse the captivity and restore the fortunes of Elam,’”
Says the Lord.

Daniel 7:8

While I was considering the horns, behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, and three of the first horns were pulled up by the roots before it; and behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth boasting of great things.

Daniel 7:20-25

and the meaning of the ten horns (kings) that were on its head and the other horn which came up later, and before which three of the horns fell, specifically, that horn which had eyes and a mouth that boasted great things and which looked larger than the others.

Daniel 8:8-14

Then the male goat magnified himself exceedingly, and when he was [young and] strong, the great horn (Alexander) was [suddenly] broken; and in its place there came up four prominent horns [among whom the kingdom was divided, one] toward [each of] the four winds of heaven.

Daniel 10:14

Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision is in regard to the days yet to come.”

Daniel 11:36-1

“Then the king (the Antichrist) will do exactly as he pleases; he will exalt himself and magnify himself above every god and will speak astounding and disgusting things against the God of gods and he will prosper until the indignation is finished, for that which is determined [by God] will be done.

Daniel 12:7

And I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, as he held up his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and a half a time (three and a half years); and as soon as they finish shattering and crushing the power of the holy people, all these things will be finished.

Daniel 12:11

From the time that the regular sacrifice [that is, the daily burnt offering] is taken away and the abomination of desolation is set up [ruining the temple for worship of the true God], there will be 1,290 days.

Hosea 3:5

Afterward the sons of Israel will return [in deep repentance] and seek the Lord their God and [seek from the line of] David their king [the King of kings—the Messiah]; and they will come trembling to the Lord and to His goodness and blessing in the last days.

1 John 2:18

Children, it is the last hour [the end of this age]; and just as you heard that the antichrist is coming [the one who will oppose Christ and attempt to replace Him], even now many antichrists (false teachers) have appeared, which confirms our belief that it is the last hour.

Jude 1:17

But as for you, beloved, remember the [prophetic] words spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Revelation 8:1-13

When He (the Lamb) broke open the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour [in awe of God’s impending judgment].

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