They threw their walking sticks on the ground, and their sticks became snakes. But then Aaron’s walking stick ate theirs.
My dear children, you belong to God, so you have already defeated these false prophets. That’s because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
The magicians could not stop Moses from doing this, because even the magicians had the sores. This happened everywhere in Egypt.
But they will not succeed in what they are trying to do. Everyone will see how foolish they are. That is what happened to Jannes and Jambres.
So Pharaoh called for his wise men and magicians. These men used their magic, and they were able to do the same thing as Aaron.
Pharaoh still refused to let the people go, just as the Lord had said. Pharaoh refused to listen to Moses and Aaron.