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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul lets Timothy know that in the future people will stop believing the truth, but he should continue trusting God's word even when he is persecuted.
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# In the last days
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Possible meanings are 1) this is a time later than Paul's time. Alternate translation: "in the future just before Jesus returns" or 2) this refers to the Christian age, including Paul's time. Alternate translation: "during this period of time before the end"
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# difficult times
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These will be days, months, or even years when Christians will endure suffering and danger.
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