2 Timothy 4:3 bbe — For the time will come when they will not take the true teaching; but, moved by their desires, they will get for themse…

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"For the time will come when they will not take the true teaching; but, moved by their desires, they will get for themselves a great number of teachers for the pleasure of hearing them;"

— 2 Timothy 4:3, Bible in Basic English

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

I give you orders, before God and Christ Jesus, who will be the judge of the living and the dead, and by his revelation and his kingdom;

Be preaching the word at all times, in every place; make protests, say sharp words, give comfort, with long waiting and teaching;

For the time will come when they will not take the true teaching; but, moved by their desires, they will get for themselves a great number of teachers for the pleasure of hearing them;

And shutting their ears to what is true, will be turned away to belief in foolish stories.

But be self-controlled in all things, do without comfort, go on preaching the good news, completing the work which has been given you to do.

For I am even now being offered, and my end is near.

2 Timothy 4:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:3 say?

2 Timothy 4:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the time will come when they will not take the true teaching; but, moved by their desires, they will get for themselves a great number of teachers for the pleasure of hearing them;”

Where is 2 Timothy 4:3 in the Bible?

2 Timothy 4:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, 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 4:3.

What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:3 in?

2 Timothy 4:3 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 4:3?

2 Timothy 4:3 reads (BBE): “For the time will come when they will not take the true teaching; but, moved by their desires, they will get for themselves a great number of teachers for the pleasure of hearing them;” 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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