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2 Timothy 4

2 Timothy 4:3

Preach the Word · 2 Timothy 4:1–8
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Translations

Modern
For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
Traditional
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
Literal
For there will be a season when they will not bear with sound teaching, but according to their own passions, having an itching ear, they will heap up teachers to themselves,
Latin
Erit enim tempus, cum sanam doctrinam non sustinebunt, sed ad sua desideria coacervabunt sibi magistros, prurientes auribus,

Original

Greek
English
For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.

Notes

2 Timothy 4:1–8

Timothy's ministry truly existed in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus. Paul commanded him to work, expecting the return of Jesus to judge and establish his kingdom (see 1 Timothy 5:21; 6:13–14).

Christ’s appearing will bring:

See also 1 Corinthians 3:10–15; 4:4–5; 2 Corinthians 5:10.

2 Timothy 3:1–4:8

Timothy must remain focused during the difficult times ahead.

Glossary

Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Timothy, Second Letter to

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