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The Downward Spiral of Evil
Commentators agree that this verse describes a spiritual principle: evil people and false teachers do not remain static but actively 'grow worse and worse.' Matthew Henry describes this as a 'downhill' path. This serves as a warning that opposition to the faith should not be expected to improve on its own, but rather to intensify over time.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 3:13
18th Century
Theologian
But evil men and seducers shall grow worse and worse. That is, it is the character of such men to do this; they may be expected to do it. …
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 3:13
Impostors (γοητες). Old word from wailers (γοαω, to bewail), professional mourners, deceivers, jugglers. Here only in the N.T. Mod…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 3:13
19th Century
Bishop
But evil men and seducers will grow worse and worse.—This verse is closely connected with the following ([Reference 2 Tim…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 3:13
Paul was not alone in his sufferings. He declares that everyone who desires “to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” Meanwhile, “…
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 3:13
16th Century
Theologian
But wicked men and impostors—this is the most bitter of all persecutions, when we see wicked men, with their sacrilegious boldness, with t…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 3:13
17th Century
Pastor
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse
By "evil men" are meant, not sinful men in common, as all are by…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 3:10–13
17th Century
Minister
The more fully we know the doctrine of Christ, as taught by the apostles, the more closely we will hold fast to it. When we know the afflictions of…