2 Timothy 2:17
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;In other versions
and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: or whom is Hymenaeus an Philetus;
ASV
And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;
BBE
and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
DBY
and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
WEB
and their word as a gangrene will have pasture, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus,
YLT
And their word will eat as does a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
ENG
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;
WBT
and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
BSB
In context
15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Hymenaeus
- Philetus
