2 Timothy 2:17

and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is 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 shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

18men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 1:20of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered 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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