2 Timothy 2:18
Among such are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have gone astray concerning the truth by declaring that the resurrection is already past; and they are undermining the faith of some.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
17and their teaching will spread like a gangrene.
Cross References
Matthew 15:13"Any plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.
Luke 8:13"Those on the rock are people who, upon hearing, receive the word with joy; but they have no root. For a time indeed they all believe, but in time of temptation they fall away.
Acts 5:39"but if it is from God, you cannot put it down; you may even find yourselves fighting against God."
1 Corinthians 15:12If then, we are preaching Christ, that he rose from the dead, how are some of you saying that there is no resurrection from the dead?
1 Timothy 1:19keeping fast hold of faith and a good conscience; which certain individuals have cast aside, and so made shipwreck of their faith.
1 Timothy 6:21which some professing have erred from the faith. Grace be with you.
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 →