2 Timothy 3:2

Men. Gr. anthropoi, “mankind.”

Lovers of their own selves. The antithesis of the genuine Christian spirit of unselfishness (see on 1 Cor. 13:5) and meekness (see on Matt. 5:5).

Covetous. Gr. philarguroi, “money-lovers” (see on Luke 16:14; cf. on 1 Tim. 6:10).

Boasters. Or, “empty pretenders” (see Rom. 1:30), that is, those who trust in their own abilities while defying the resources of God and the rights of their fellow men.

Proud. Or, “haughty” (see Rom. 1:30), that is, considering others with contempt or disrespect.

Blasphemers. Or, “slanderers,” “abusers,” that is, evil speaking that attempts to damage the reputation and worth of another, either God or man.

Disobedient. See on Rom. 1:30.

Unthankful. Or, “ungrateful,” that is, for the benefits received from both God and parents. Those who are “self-lovers” are rarely grateful to others. Modern inventions have contributed to a humanistic self-sufficiency that often obscures man’s continual need for God’s benefits.

Unholy. Or, “impious,” a pointed reference to a frame of mind that rules God out of thought and action (see Isa. 57:20, 21; Rom. 3:17, 18).