2 Timothy 3:3 nasb — unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good,

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"unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good,"

— 2 Timothy 3:3, NASB

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

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For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

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unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good,

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treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

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holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these.

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For among them are those who enter into households and captivate weak women weighed down with sins, led on by various impulses,

2 Timothy 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 3:3 say?
2 Timothy 3:3 in the NASB reads: “unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good,”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:3 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 3.
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 3:3.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:3 in?
2 Timothy 3:3 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 3:3?
2 Timothy 3:3 reads (NASB): “unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good,” 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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