2 Timothy 2:17

and their teaching will spread like a cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are instances of this.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16Avoid profane prattle. Those who indulge in it only get deeper into irreligious ways,

18They have gone completely astray as regards the truth; they say that a resurrection has already taken place, and so upset some people’s faith.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 1:20Hymenaeus and Alexander are instances – the men whom I delivered over to Satan so 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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