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2 Timothy 3:17

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Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra were cities in southern Galatia (modern Turkey) where Paul suffered persecution during his early missionary work. Mentioned in the immediate context of 2 Timothy 3:17, they illustrate God’s deliverance and the Scripture-trained endurance needed for faithful ministry.

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2 Timothy 3:17 mentions Antioch, Iconium and Lystra.

Antioch · Dosseman
Iconium · Murat Feyzifar
Lystra · Dosseman

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