2 Timothy 2:17

And, their discourse, as a gangrene, will eat its way;—of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16But, the profane pratings, shun; for, unto more ungodliness, will they force themselves on;

18Men who, concerning the truth, have erred, affirming, a resurrection, already, to have taken place, and are overthrowing the faith, of some.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 1:20Of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may be taught by discipline not to be defaming.

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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