KJV ORIGINAL
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Just like Jannes and Jambres stood against Moses back in the day, these people are fighting against the truth too. Their thinking is completely messed up, and when it comes to faith, they're basically beyond help.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Some people will always fight the truth, no matter how clear it is.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
Paul wrote this letter to his protégé Timothy around the mid-60s CE. Paul, facing imminent execution in Rome, wrote to encourage Timothy to remain steadfast in his ministry and to counter emerging false teachings.
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