2 Timothy 3:9 kjva — But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was."

— 2 Timothy 3:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

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Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

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But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

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But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

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Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

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Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.”
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 (KJVA): “But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.” 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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