II Timothy · Chapter 4 King James Version

II Timothy 4:3

🔍 Text

The Scripture

(3) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Paul charged Timothy to preach the word in season and out of season, warning that people would turn away from sound doctrine to fables. Reflecting on his own life, Paul declared he had fought a good fight and finished his course, while noting that Demas had forsaken him and asking Timothy to bring Mark and his cloak and books.

Read the full chapter and its overview →
Cross-references