What does 2 Timothy 3:8 mean?

2 Timothy 3:8 highlights themes such as opposition, truth, faith when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Timothy 3:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

6For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

7Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

8Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

9But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their's also was.

10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

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