2 Timothy 2:17
and their discourse will eat like a gangrene. Of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus; who have erred from the truth,
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
In Context
16But avoid prophane empty harangues; for they will proceed to more impiety,
18saying that the resurrection is already past; and subvert the faith of some.
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:20of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered unto 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 →