2 Timothy 3:9 cpdv — But they will not advance beyond a certain point. For the folly of the latter shall be made manifest to all, just as th…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But they will not advance beyond a certain point. For the folly of the latter shall be made manifest to all, just as that of the former. "

— 2 Timothy 3:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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For among these are ones who penetrate houses and lead away, like captives, foolish women burdened with sins, who are led away by means of various desires,

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always learning, yet never achieving knowledge of the truth.

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And in the same manner that Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so also will these resist the truth, men corrupted in mind, reprobates from the faith.

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But they will not advance beyond a certain point. For the folly of the latter shall be made manifest to all, just as that of the former.

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But you have fully comprehended my doctrine, instruction, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

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persecutions, afflictions; such things as happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra; how I endured persecutions, and how the Lord rescued me from everything.

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And all those who willingly live the piety in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

2 Timothy 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 3:9 say?
2 Timothy 3:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But they will not advance beyond a certain point. For the folly of the latter shall be made manifest to all, just as that of the former. ”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:9 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:9 in?
2 Timothy 3:9 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 3:9?
2 Timothy 3:9 reads (CPDV): “But they will not advance beyond a certain point. For the folly of the latter shall be made manifest to all, just as that of the former. ” 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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