2 Timothy 3:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

But here's the thing — people who choose evil and those who manipulate others? They're just going to keep getting worse. They'll deceive everyone around them while being completely fooled themselves.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Evil people get trapped in their own lies while making everything worse for everyone else.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to his protégé Timothy, likely in the mid-60s CE. Paul, facing imminent execution in Rome, wrote to encourage Timothy to remain steadfast in his ministry amidst growing opposition and false teachings.

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