2 Timothy 4:3-4
What is written? (ESV)
For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
What does it say?
A time is coming when people won’t tolerate the truth, but wanting to be pleased, will search out teachers to suit their own desires, turning away from listening to God’s word and pursue myths instead.
What is its immediate context?
The closing comments of Paul’s second letter to the young evangelist Timothy. He feels that his death is imminent (vss 6-8) but is hopeful to see Timothy again (vs 9).
How 2 Timothy 4:3-4 is applied across Bible answers
What is a false teacher?
A false teacher is a people pleaser, teaching things that suit human passions and desires.
