2 Timothy 3:8 bbe — And as James and Jambres went against Moses, so do these go against what is true: men of evil minds, who, tested by fai…

Bible in Basic English

"And as James and Jambres went against Moses, so do these go against what is true: men of evil minds, who, tested by faith, are seen to be false."

— 2 Timothy 3:8, Bible in Basic English

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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Having a form of religion, but turning their backs on the power of it: go not with these.

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For these are they who go secretly into houses, making prisoners of foolish women, weighted down with sin, turned from the way by their evil desires,

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Ever learning, and never coming to the knowledge of what is true.

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And as James and Jambres went against Moses, so do these go against what is true: men of evil minds, who, tested by faith, are seen to be false.

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But they will go no farther: for their foolish behaviour will be clear to all men, as theirs was in the end.

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But you took as your example my teaching, behaviour, purpose, and faith; my long waiting, my love, my quiet undergoing of trouble;

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My punishments and pain; the things which came to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; the cruel attacks made on me: and the Lord made me free from them all.

2 Timothy 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 3:8 say?
2 Timothy 3:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And as James and Jambres went against Moses, so do these go against what is true: men of evil minds, who, tested by faith, are seen to be false.”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:8 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:8 in?
2 Timothy 3:8 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 3:8?
2 Timothy 3:8 reads (BBE): “And as James and Jambres went against Moses, so do these go against what is true: men of evil minds, who, tested by faith, are seen to be false.” 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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