1But understand this: In the last days terrible…
2For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers…
3unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love…
4traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than…
5having a form of godliness but denying its…
6They are the kind who worm their way…
7who are always learning but never able to…
8Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so…
9But they will not advance much further. For…
10You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct,…
11my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon…
12Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives…
13while evil men and imposters go from bad…
14But as for you, continue in the things…
15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures,…
16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for…
17so that the man of God may be…
