As a protection from their influence, the apostle Paul urged Timothy to ‘ continue in the things that he had learned from infancy through the holy writings ’ provided by God. ​ — 2 Timothy 3: 14, 15.
Et seesuguste inimeste mõju eest end kaitsta, innustas Paulus Timoteost püsima selles, mida ta oli varasest lapseeast alates õppinud pühadest kirjutistest, mis lähtusid Jumalalt.