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Start Them Young
Commentators universally highlight that Timothy was taught the Scriptures 'from a babe,' meaning from infancy. They see this early, consistent instruction from his mother and grandmother as a powerful spiritual foundation, a great kindness, and a model for Christian parents to follow in fortifying their own children in the faith.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 3:15
18th Century
Theologian
And that from a child you have known the holy Scriptures. That is, the Old Testament, for the New Testament was not then written.
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AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 3:15
From a babe (απο βρεφους). Only here in the Pastorals. This teaching from the fifth year, covering the whole of Timothy's recollec…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 3:15
19th Century
Bishop
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures.—The Greek words translated “from a child” should be rendered, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 3:15
Rather than being led astray by these impostors, Timothy must continue in the teachings that he had learned and of which he had “become convinced.”…
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 3:15
16th Century
Theologian
And that from (thy) childhood This was also no ordinary addition: that he had been accustomed from his infancy to reading the Scripture; f…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 3:15
17th Century
Pastor
And that from a child you have known the holy Scriptures , etc.] And therefore must know that the doctrines he had learne…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 3:14–17
17th Century
Minister
Those who seek to learn the things of God, and be assured of them, must know the Holy Scriptures, for they are the Divine revelation. The age of ch…