2 Timothy 2:17

Their talk will spread like cancer. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16Avoid profane talk, which leads to more and more godlessness.

18who have gone astray from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already happened, and they destroy the faith of some.

Read all of 2 Timothy 2

Cross References

1 Timothy 1:20Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I gave over to Satan so that they may 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Timothy 2:17