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For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;
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The Danger of "Itching Ears"
Commentators explain that "itching ears" describes a desire for religious teaching that is pleasing rather than true. It's a craving for messages that "tickle" the ear by gratifying personal desires, justifying sinful habits, and avoiding challenging truths. People with this mindset reject "sound" or "healthful" doctrine in favor of teachings that make them feel comfortable in their self-will.
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2 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the time will come, and so on. This probably refers to the time mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:1 and following.
When …
A time when (καιρος οτε). One of the ακαιρως (out of season) times.
Will not endure (ουκ ανεξοντα). Future…
19th Century
Anglican
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine.—Timothy must bear in mind that things in the Church of C…
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Baptist
When men do not have good preachers, they are sure to have a great many of them. Those nations which have the worst priests always have them in swa…
Timothy is now warned that the time will come when people will not be able to tolerate “sound doctrine” (a key phrase in the Pastorals; cf. [Refere…
16th Century
Protestant
For there will be a time. From the very depravity of men, he shows how careful pastors ought to be; for the gospel will soon be extinguish…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the time will come This is a reason of the solemn charge above given: the time referred to was future, when the …
People will turn away from the truth; they will grow weary of the plain gospel of Christ, they will be greedy for fables, and take pleasure in them…
13th Century
Catholic
Having mentioned the dangers that will appear in the last days and Timothy’s ability to resist them, the Apostle now shows him how to res…
