2 Timothy 2:17

And their word spreads like a cancer: among these 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 avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.

18who have fallen away from the truth by saying that the resurrection is already complete. And so they have subverted the faith of certain persons.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 1:20Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they may learn not to blaspheme.

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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