2Ti 4:4 | RWP | e4.org | Will turn away their ears ( την ακοην αποστρεψουσιν ). Future active of old verb αποστρεφω . See for this use of ακοη . The people stopped their ears and rushed at Stephen in . Will turn aside ( εκτραπησοντα ). Second future passive of εκτρεπω . They prefer "myths" to "the truth" as some today turn away to "humanism," "bolshevism," "new thought" or any other fad that will give a new momentary thrill to their itching ears and morbid minds.

‏ 2 Timothy 4:4

Will turn away their ears ( την ακοην αποστρεψουσιν ). Future active of old verb αποστρεφω. See 1Co 12:17 for this use of ακοη. The people stopped their ears and rushed at Stephen in Ac 7:57.

Will turn aside ( εκτραπησοντα ). Second future passive of εκτρεπω. They prefer "myths" to "the truth" as some today turn away to "humanism," "bolshevism," "new thought" or any other fad that will give a new momentary thrill to their itching ears and morbid minds.