2 Timothy 3:8 net — And just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these people– who have warped minds and are disqualified in the faith–…

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"And just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these people– who have warped minds and are disqualified in the faith– also oppose the truth."

— 2 Timothy 3:8, NET Bible

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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

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For some of these insinuate themselves into households and captivate weak women who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.

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Such women are always seeking instruction, yet never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.

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And just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these people– who have warped minds and are disqualified in the faith– also oppose the truth.

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But they will not go much further, for their foolishness will be obvious to everyone, just like it was with Jannes and Jambres.

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Continue in What You Have Learned You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,

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as well as the persecutions and sufferings that happened to me in Antioch, in Iconium, and in Lystra. I endured these persecutions and the Lord delivered me 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 NET Bible reads: “And just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these people– who have warped minds and are disqualified in the faith– also oppose the truth.”
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 (NET): “And just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these people– who have warped minds and are disqualified in the faith– also oppose the truth.” 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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