2 Timothy 2:17

and their teaching will spread like a running sore. Hymenaeus and Philetus are men of that stamp.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety,

18In the matter of the truth they have gone astray, saying that the Resurrection is already past, and so they are overthrowing the faith of some.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 1:20Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered 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 →

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