II Timothy 3 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
II Timothy 3
1But know this, that in the last days grievous times will come.
2For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without
3natural affection, implacable, slanderers, incontinent, fierce, without love for what is good,
4betrayers, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God;
5having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof. And from these turn away.
6For of these are they who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away by divers lusts,
7ever learning, and never able to come to the full knowledge of the truth.
8Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also do these withstand the truth; men corrupted in their minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
9But they will proceed no further; for their folly will be clearly manifest to all, as that of those men was.
10But thou art well acquainted with my teaching, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love, patience,
11persecutions, sufferings; what things came upon me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12Yea, and all that desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
13But evil men and impostors will wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
14But do thou continue in the things which thou didst learn and wast assured of, knowing from what teachers thou didst learn them,
15and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All Scripture is inspired by God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness;
17that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto every good work.
II Timothy 3
1This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
7Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
8Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
9But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
11Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
13But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in II Timothy 3
Noyes Translation (1869) (Noyes)
A scholarly 1869 translation by George R. Noyes, aiming for precision and literary beauty. Known for its distinct Unitarian perspective and separate translation of poetical books like Psalms.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: II Timothy 3:16
"All Scripture is inspired by God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness;"
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"





