For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they draw to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Having itching ears; i.e. the hearers have such ears, running after novelties and such doctrine as favours their passions. (Witham)