2 Timothy 3:2 net — For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungr…

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"For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,"

— 2 Timothy 3:2, NET Bible

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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Ministry in the Last Days But understand this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

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For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

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unloving, irreconcilable, slanderers, without self-control, savage, opposed to what is good,

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treacherous, reckless, conceited, loving pleasure rather than loving God.

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They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.

2 Timothy 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 3:2 say?
2 Timothy 3:2 in the NET Bible reads: “For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:2 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 3:2.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:2 in?
2 Timothy 3:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 3:2?
2 Timothy 3:2 reads (NET): “For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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