2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
ἔσται G2071	Strong's Definition esomai will be future first person singular of ___%___to be___%___
γὰρ G1063 CONJ	Strong's Definition gar properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) for
καιρὸς G2540 N-NSM	Strong's Definition kairos an occasion, i.e., set or proper time due measure "a measure of time, a larger or smaller portion of time, hence: a fixed and definite time, the time when things are brought to crisis, the decisive epoch waited for "opportune or seasonable time"the right time"a limited period of time"to what time brings, the state of the times, the things and events of time
ὅτε G3753 ADV	Strong's Definition hote at which (thing) too, i.e., when when whenever, while, as long as
τῆς G3588 T-GSF	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ὑγιαινούσης G5198 V-PAP-GSF	Strong's Definition hygiainō to have sound health, i.e., be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine) to be sound, to be well, to be in good health "metaphorically of Christians whose opinions are free from any mixture of error "of one who keeps the graces and is strong
διδασκαλίας G1319 N-GSF	Strong's Definition didaskalia instruction (the function or the information) teaching, instruction "teaching that which is taught, doctrine "teachings, precepts
οὐκ G3756 PRT-N	Strong's Definition ou the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not no, not
ἀνέξονται G430 V-FDI-3P	Strong's Definition anechomai to hold oneself up against, i.e., (figuratively) put up with to hold up "to hold one's self erect and firm"to sustain, to bear, to endure
ἀλλὰ G235 CONJ	Strong's Definition alla properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) but nevertheless, notwithstanding "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
κατὰ G2596 PREP	Strong's Definition kata (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined) down from, through out "according to, toward, along
τὰς G3588 T-APF	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἐπιθυμίας G1939	Strong's Definition epithymia a longing (especially for what is forbidden) desire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lust
τὰς G3588	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἰδίας G2398 A-APF	Strong's Definition idios pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate pertaining to one's self, one's own, belonging to one's self
ἑαυτοῖς G1438 F-3DPM	Strong's Definition heautou (him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc himself, herself, itself, themselves
ἐπισωρεύσουσιν G2002 V-FAI-3P	Strong's Definition episōreuō to accumulate further, i.e., (figuratively) seek additionally to heap up, accumulate in piles
διδασκάλους G1320 N-APM	Strong's Definition didaskalos an instructor (genitive case or specially) a teacher one who is fitted to teach, or thinks himself so "the teachers of the Jewish religion"of those who by their great power as teachers draw crowds around them i.e., John the Baptist, Jesus"by preeminence used of Jesus by himself, as one who showed men the way of salvation"of the apostles, and of Paul"of those who in the religious assemblies of the Christians, undertook the work of teaching, with the special assistance of the Holy Spirit"of false teachers among Christians in the New Testament one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man
κνηθόμενοι G2833 V-PPP-NPM	Strong's Definition knēthō to scratch, i.e., (by implication) to tickle to scratch, tickle, make to itch "to itch"desirous of hearing something pleasant
τὴν G3588 T-ASF	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀκοήν G189	Strong's Definition akoē hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard) the sense of hearing "the organ of hearing, the ear"the thing heard instruction, namely oral of preaching the gospel hearsay, report or rumour

ἔσται γὰρ καιρὸς ὅτε τῆς ὑγιαινούσης διδασκαλίας οὐκ ἀνέξονται ἀλλὰ κατὰ τὰς ἐπιθυμίας τὰς ἰδίας ἑαυτοῖς ἐπισωρεύσουσιν διδασκάλους κνηθόμενοι τὴν ἀκοήν

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

Cross References

2 Peter 2:1

Ἐγένοντο δὲ καὶ ψευδοπροφῆται ἐν τῷ λαῷ ὡς καὶ ἐν ὑμῖν ἔσονται ψευδοδιδάσκαλοι οἵτινες παρεισάξουσιν αἱρέσεις ἀπωλείας καὶ τὸν ἀγοράσαντα αὐτοὺς δεσπότην ἀρνούμενοι ἐπάγοντες ἑαυτοῖς ταχινὴν ἀπώλειαν

But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

2 Timothy 3:1

Τοῦτο δὲ γίνωσκε ὅτι ἐν ἐσχάταις ἡμέραις ἐνστήσονται καιροὶ χαλεποί·

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

1 Timothy 4:1

Τὸ δὲ πνεῦμα ῥητῶς λέγει ὅτι ἐν ὑστέροις καιροῖς ἀποστήσονταί τινες τῆς πίστεως προσέχοντες πνεύμασιν πλάνοις καὶ διδασκαλίαις δαιμονίων

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

1 Timothy 1:10

πόρνοις ἀρσενοκοίταις ἀνδραποδισταῖς ψεύσταις ἐπιόρκοις καὶ εἴ τι ἕτερον τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀντίκειται

For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any that is to other thing contrary sound doctrine;

Galatians 4:16

ὥστε ἐχθρὸς ὑμῶν γέγονα ἀληθεύων ὑμῖν

Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell the truth? you

John 3:19

αὕτη δέ ἐστιν ἡ κρίσις ὅτι τὸ φῶς ἐλήλυθεν εἰς τὸν κόσμον καὶ ἠγάπησαν οἱ ἄνθρωποι μᾶλλον τὸ σκότος ἢ τὸ φῶς· ἦν γὰρ πονηρὰ αὐτῶν τὰ ἔργα

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

Jeremiah 23:16

כֹּֽה-אָמַר יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת אַֽל-תִּשְׁמְעוּ עַל-דִּבְרֵי הַנְּבִאִים הַנִּבְּאִים לָכֶם מַהְבִּלִים הֵמָּה אֶתְכֶם חֲזוֹן לִבָּם יְדַבֵּרוּ לֹא מִפִּי יְהוָֽה׃

Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.

Jeremiah 6:16

כֹּה אָמַר יְהוָה עִמְדוּ עַל-דְּרָכִים וּרְאוּ וְשַׁאֲלוּ׀ לִנְתִבוֹת עוֹלָם אֵי-זֶה דֶרֶךְ הַטּוֹב וּלְכוּ-בָהּ וּמִצְאוּ מַרְגּוֹעַ לְנַפְשְׁכֶם וַיֹּאמְרוּ לֹא נֵלֵֽךְ׃

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

Jeremiah 5:31

הַנְּבִאִים נִבְּאוּ בַשֶּׁקֶר וְהַכֹּהֲנִים יִרְדּוּ עַל-יְדֵיהֶם וְעַמִּי אָהֲבוּ כֵן וּמַֽה-תַּעֲשׂוּ לְאַחֲרִיתָֽהּ׃

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

Micah 2:11

לוּ-אִישׁ הֹלֵךְ רוּחַ וָשֶׁקֶר כִּזֵּב אַטִּף לְךָ לַיַּיִן וְלַשֵּׁכָר וְהָיָה מַטִּיף הָעָם הַזֶּֽה׃

If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people.

Luke 6:26

οὐαὶ ὑμῖν ὅταν καλῶς ὑμᾶς εἴπωσιν πάντες οἱ ἄνθρωποι· κατὰ ταῦτα γὰρ ἐποίουν τοῖς ψευδοπροφήταις οἱ πατέρες αὐτῶν

Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers the to false prophets.

1 Kings 18:22

וַיֹּאמֶר אֵֽלִיָּהוּ אֶל-הָעָם אֲנִי נוֹתַרְתִּי נָבִיא לַֽיהוָה לְבַדִּי וּנְבִיאֵי הַבַּעַל אַרְבַּע-מֵאוֹת וַֽחֲמִשִּׁים אִֽישׁ׃

Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.

John 8:45

ἐγὼ δὲ ὅτι τὴν ἀλήθειαν λέγω οὐ πιστεύετέ μοι

And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

Isaiah 28:12

אֲשֶׁר׀ אָמַר אֲלֵיהֶם זֹאת הַמְּנוּחָה הָנִיחוּ לֶֽעָיֵף וְזֹאת הַמַּרְגֵּעָה וְלֹא אָבוּא שְׁמֽוֹעַ׃

To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

Acts 17:21

Ἀθηναῖοι δὲ πάντες καὶ οἱ ἐπιδημοῦντες ξένοι εἰς οὐδὲν ἕτερον εὐκαίρουν ἢ λέγειν τι καὶ ἀκούειν καινότερον

(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)

Jeremiah 29:8

כִּי כֹה אָמַר יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אַל-יַשִּׁיאוּ לָכֶם נְבִֽיאֵיכֶם אֲשֶׁר-בְּקִרְבְּכֶם וְקֹֽסְמֵיכֶם וְאַֽל-תִּשְׁמְעוּ אֶל-חֲלֹמֹתֵיכֶם אֲשֶׁר אַתֶּם מַחְלְמִֽים׃

For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.

Jeremiah 18:18

וַיֹּאמְרוּ לְכוּ וְנַחְשְׁבָה עַֽל-יִרְמְיָהוּ מַחֲשָׁבוֹת כִּי לֹא-תֹאבַד תּוֹרָה מִכֹּהֵן וְעֵצָה מֵֽחָכָם וְדָבָר מִנָּבִיא לְכוּ וְנַכֵּהוּ בַלָּשׁוֹן וְאַל-נַקְשִׁיבָה אֶל-כָּל-דְּבָרָֽיו׃

Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.

2 Chronicles 24:20

וְרוּחַ אֱלֹהִים לָֽבְשָׁה אֶת-זְכַרְיָה בֶּן-יְהֽוֹיָדָע הַכֹּהֵן וַֽיַּעֲמֹד מֵעַל לָעָם וַיֹּאמֶר לָהֶם כֹּה׀ אָמַר הָֽאֱלֹהִים לָמָה אַתֶּם עֹֽבְרִים אֶת-מִצְוֹת יְהוָה וְלֹא תַצְלִיחוּ כִּֽי-עֲזַבְתֶּם אֶת-יְהוָה וַיַּֽעֲזֹב אֶתְכֶֽם׃

And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.

1 Corinthians 2:1

Κἀγὼ ἐλθὼν πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἀδελφοί ἦλθον οὐ καθ' ὑπεροχὴν λόγου ἢ σοφίας καταγγέλλων ὑμῖν τὸ μαρτύριον τοῦ θεοῦ

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

Jeremiah 27:9

וְאַתֶּם אַל-תִּשְׁמְעוּ אֶל-נְבִיאֵיכֶם וְאֶל-קֹֽסְמֵיכֶם וְאֶל חֲלֹמֹתֵיכֶם וְאֶל-עֹֽנְנֵיכֶם וְאֶל-כַּשָּׁפֵיכֶם אֲשֶׁר-הֵם אֹמְרִים אֲלֵיכֶם לֵאמֹר לֹא תַעַבְדוּ אֶת-מֶלֶךְ בָּבֶֽל׃

Therefore hearken not ye to your prophets, nor to your diviners, nor to your dreamers, nor to your enchanters, nor to your sorcerers, which speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon:

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