2 Timothy 3:1-8

2 Timothy 3:1-8

[1] know  also,  that  in  the last  days  perilous  times  shall come.  [2] For  men  lovers of their own selves,  covetous,  boasters,  proud,  blasphemers,  disobedient  to parents,  unthankful,  unholy,  [3] Without natural affection,  trucebreakers,  false accusers,  incontinent,  fierce,  despisers of those that are good,  [4] Traitors,  heady,  highminded,  lovers of pleasures  more  than  lovers of God;  [5] Having  a form  of godliness,  but  denying  the power  thereof:  from  turn away.  [6] For  of  which creep  into  houses,  and  silly women  laden  with sins,  led away  with divers  lusts,  [7] Ever  learning,  and  never  able  to come  to  the knowledge  of the truth.  [8] Now  as  Jannes  and  Jambres  withstood  Moses,  so  these  also  resist  the truth:  men  of corrupt  minds,  reprobate  concerning  the faith. 

What does 2 Timothy 3:1-8 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul anticipated dark days ahead for the church. He listed several characteristics of this time, clarified the most important conduct in it, and explained his own role to prepare Timothy and all his readers for what lay ahead.