2 Timothy 3:8

Translations

Modern

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.

Traditional

Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

Literal

Now by which way Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these oppose the truth, men having been corrupted in mind, disqualified concerning the faith.

Latin

Quemadmodum autem Jannes et Mambres restiterunt Moysi: ita et hi resistunt veritati, homines corrupti mente, reprobi circa fidem;

Original

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English

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.

Notes

2 Timothy 3:8

According to tradition, Jannes and Jambres are the names of the Egyptians who opposed Moses and practiced magic (see Exodus 7:8–13; 8:18; 9:11).

2 Timothy 3:1–4:8

Timothy must remain focused during the difficult times ahead.

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Jambres: Egyptian magician who opposed Moses Jannes: Egyptian magician who opposed Moses Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

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Jambres Jannes and Jambres Moses Timothy, Second Letter to

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