2 Timothy 2:17

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16But shun the profane babblings; for they will go on to more ungodliness.

18who erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and overturn the faith of some.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 1:20Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered over to Satan, that they might be taught 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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