2 Timothy 4:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 4:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 4:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 4:4 — KJV
“And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
— 2 Timothy 4:4 (KJV)
2 Timothy 4:4 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 4:4
“For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told. passed...: Heb. turned away as a...: or, as a meditation”
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“And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.”
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“And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt. cast: Heb. fastened”
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“For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned away from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you.”
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“Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.”
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