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remain in the things that you have learned
Paul speaks of biblical instruction as if it were a place that Timothy could stay in. AT: "do not forget what you learned" or "continue doing what you have learned" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
the sacred writings. These are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus
Paul speaks of the sacred writings as if they were a person who could make someone else wise. AT: "that when you read the word of God, you can become wise so as to receive salvation from Christ Jesus by faith" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)