2 Timothy 3:8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Timothy must not think it strange if there were in the church bad men; for the net of the gospel was to enclose both good fish and bad, Matt. 13:47, 48. Jesus Christ had foretold (Matt. 24:1-51) that there would come seducers, and therefore we must not be offended at it, nor think the worse of religion or the church for it. Even in gold ore there will be dross, and a great deal of chaff among the wheat when it lies on the floor. I. Timothy must know that in the last days (2 Tim. 3:1), in... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 3:8-9

3:8-9 In the same way as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these also oppose the truth, men whose minds are corrupt, and whose faith is counterfeit. But they will not get much further, for their folly will be as clear to all as that of those ancient impostors. In the days between the Old and the New Testaments many Jewish books were written which expanded the Old Testament stories. In certain of these books Jannes and Jambres figured largely. These were the names given to the court... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:8

Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses ,.... These were not Jews, who rose up and opposed Moses, as Dathan and Abiram did, as some have thought; but Egyptian magicians, the chief of those that Pharaoh sent for, when Moses and Aaron came before him, and wrought miracles; and who did in like manner by their enchantments, Exodus 7:11 upon which place the Targum of Jonathan has these words: "and Pharaoh called the wise men and the magicians; and Janis and Jambres, the magicians of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:8

Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses - This refers to the history of the Egyptian magicians, given in Exodus 7 (see on Exodus 7:11 ; (note) and Exodus 7:12 ; (note)), and particularly the concluding observations at the end of that chapter, (note) where several things are said concerning these two men. Men of corrupt minds - It appears as if the apostle were referring still to some Judaizing teachers who were perverting the Church with their doctrines, and loudly calling in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:8

Verse 8 8And as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses This comparison confirms what I have already said about the “last times”, for he means that the same thing happens to us under the gospel, which the Church experienced almost from her very commencement, or at least since the law was published. In like manner the Psalmist also speaks largely about the unceasing battles of the Church. “Often did they fight against me from my youth, now let Israel say. The wicked ploughed upon my back, they made... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Holy Scripture the strength of the man of God. There is marvellous force in the application to the Christian bishop and evangelist of the title THE MAN OF God When we remember the course of faithful and untiring labour, and patient unflinching suffering, which was run by those to whom alone this title was given in the Old Testament—Moses and Samuel and Elijah, and other prophets of God—we feel at once that the application of this title to the ministers of Christ under the New... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Grievous times. "But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come." They were in the first days of the Christian era; the times foretold were to be in the last days of that era. There is an intended indefiniteness about the days; nothing is said about their commencement, or about the period over which they are to extend. They are to embrace distinct times, but all characterized by grievousness. From what follows we may infer that the grievousness of the times will consist in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:8

And like for now , A.V.; withstand for resist , A.V.; corrupted in mind for of corrupt minds , A.V. And ; but would be better. Jannes and Jambres; the traditional names of the magicians who opposed Moses; and, if Origen can be trusted, there was an apocryphal book called by their names. But Theodoret ascribes their names to an unwritten Jewish tradition. Their names are found in the Targum of Jonathan on Exodus 7:11 ; Exodus 22:22 ; and are also mentioned, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:8

Corruption within. "Men of corrupt minds." It is here that evil begins, though it does not end here. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." but he does not show in himself the development of evil at once. The hour of revelation, however, will surely come; for "they that be otherwise [than good] cannot be hid." I. THEY RESIST THE TRUTH . For this reason the truth will not let them alone. It is an active searching power. It is "a discerner of the thoughts and intents of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:8-9

The character and aims of the fake teachers. The apostle vividly depicts their attitude toward the truth. I. THEY HAVE THEIR HISTORICAL PROTOTYPES . "As Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth." 1 . These were two Egyptian magicians , called " wise men and sorcerers " ( Exodus 7:11-22 ), who appeared at the court of Pharaoh to resist the wonder working power of Moses. Their names do not occur in the Old Testament, but they are... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:1-9

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 3:8-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:8-9

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