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Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses,[a] so do these people oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind and worthless concerning the faith. But these people will not make any more progress—for their folly, like that of Jannes and Jambres, will be obvious to everyone.

10 You, however, closely followed my teaching, manner of life, purpose, faithfulness, patience, love, perseverance—

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 3:8 cf. Exod. 7:11-12 (Aram., Targum Jonathan).

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses,(A) so also these teachers oppose(B) the truth. They are men of depraved minds,(C) who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men,(D) their folly will be clear to everyone.

A Final Charge to Timothy

10 You, however, know all about my teaching,(E) my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

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