5. they will hold to the outward form of our religion, but reject its real power. Keep away from such people.
6. Some of them go into people's houses and gain control over weak women who are burdened by the guilt of their sins and driven by all kinds of desires,
7. women who are always trying to learn but who can never come to know the truth.
8. As Jannes and Jambres were opposed to Moses, so also these people are opposed to the truth — people whose minds do not function and who are failures in the faith.
9. But they will not get very far, because everyone will see how stupid they are. That is just what happened to Jannes and Jambres.
10. But you have followed my teaching, my conduct, and my purpose in life; you have observed my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,