OET interlinear 2TIM 3:1

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

δὲ

but

Here, the word But introduces the next thing that Paul wants to write about. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces the next idea, or you could leave But untranslated. Alternate translation: “Now”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / explicitinfo

τοῦτο & γίνωσκε, ὅτι

this & /be/_knowing that

The expression know this, that contains extra information that would be unnatural to express in some languages. If this is true of your language, you could shorten the expression. Alternate translation: “know that”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

ἐν ἐσχάταις ἡμέραις

in /the/_last days

Here, the phrase last days refers to the period of time before Jesus comes back. Christians have different understandings about whether Paul believed that this time period had already begun or would begin sometime in the future. If possible, your translation should refer to this time period without indicating whether it had already begun. Alternate translation: “during the time before Jesus’ second coming” or “in the final time period”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

ἐνστήσονται καιροὶ χαλεποί

/will_be/_presenting times dangerous

Here Paul implies that the times will be difficult for believers because of what other people do and say that may harm or injure them (see 3:2–5). If it would be helpful in your language, you could make that idea more explicit. Alternate translation: “believers will face difficult situations” or “believers will be in danger”