2 Timothy 2:17

And their word will spread like gangrene. Among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus;

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16But avoid godless and empty chatter: for it will lead people to more ungodliness,

18Who have strayed from the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and thus upset the faith of some.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 1:20Among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn 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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