This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
Here's something you need to know: when we get to the final chapter of history, things are going to get really rough.
The end times won't be easy, but at least we have a heads up.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 2 Timothy, Paul is writing to his disciple Timothy to encourage him in his ministry amid growing challenges within the early church. This verse serves as a warning about perilous times in the last days, which Paul links to moral and spiritual decline, drawing from Old Testament prophecies such as those in Joel and Isaiah. Historically, the letter is believed to have been written during Paul's imprisonment in Rome around 66-67 AD, reflecting the early Christians' anticipation of Christ's return.
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