6. They are the kind who worm their way into the homes of silly women. They get control over them. Women like that are loaded down with sins. They give in to all kinds of evil longings.
7. They are always learning. But they never come to know the truth.
8. Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses. In the same way, the teachers I'm talking about oppose the truth. Their minds are twisted. As far as the faith is concerned, God doesn't accept them.
9. They won't get very far. Just like Jannes and Jambres, their foolish ways will be clear to everyone.
10. But you know all about my teaching. You know how I live and what I live for. You know about my faith and love. You know how patient I am. You know I haven't given up.
11. You know that I was treated badly. You know that I suffered greatly. You know what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra. You know how badly I have been treated. But the Lord saved me from all of my troubles.
12. In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be treated badly.
13. Evil people and pretenders will go from bad to worse. They will fool others, and others will fool them.