2Ti 3:1 | MHM | STEP | Marks of Perilous Times This section describes the difficult times that will come in the last days, particularly within the church. Paul warns Timothy about the corrupt characters and behaviors that will make these times dangerous, emphasizing that these conditions will arise not only from external persecution but also from internal moral decay. The passage encourages vigilance, steadfastness in faith, and separation from those who have a form of godliness but deny its power. v. 1 : “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” Paul begins by preparing Timothy for the challenges ahead. He assures him that the last days—referring to the gospel era, which continues until Christ's return—will be marked by difficult and dangerous times. These troubles will not stem solely from external threats but also from the corruption within the church itself (2 Timothy 3:1 ).

‏ 2 Timothy 3:1

Marks of Perilous Times

This section describes the difficult times that will come in the last days, particularly within the church. Paul warns Timothy about the corrupt characters and behaviors that will make these times dangerous, emphasizing that these conditions will arise not only from external persecution but also from internal moral decay. The passage encourages vigilance, steadfastness in faith, and separation from those who have a form of godliness but deny its power.

v. 1: “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”Paul begins by preparing Timothy for the challenges ahead. He assures him that the last days—referring to the gospel era, which continues until Christ's return—will be marked by difficult and dangerous times. These troubles will not stem solely from external threats but also from the corruption within the church itself (2 Timothy 3:1 ^a).