2 Timothy 2:17

And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;

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In The King James Version

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

In Context

16But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,

18Men whose ideas are all false, who say that the coming back from the dead has even now taken place, overturning the faith of some.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 1:20Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:15-19

Cautions against Error. ( a. d. 66.) 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have… Read the whole commentary →

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