2 Timothy
King James Version (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:17
“And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;”
King James Version (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:17 Context
14Of 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. 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. 20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
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Other Translations
And their word will eate as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: or whom is Hymenaeus an Philetus;
- American Standard Version (1901)
And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;
- Basic English Bible
and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
- Darby Bible
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;
- Webster's Bible
and their teaching will spread like a running sore. Hymenaeus and Philetus are men of that stamp.
- Weymouth Bible
and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
- World English Bible
and the word of hem crepith as a canker. Of whiche Filete is, and Ymeneus,
- Wycliffe Bible
and their word as a gangrene will have pasture, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: or whom is Hymenaeus an Philetus;
- American Standard Version (1901)
And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;
- Basic English Bible
and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
- Darby Bible
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;
- Webster's Bible
and their teaching will spread like a running sore. Hymenaeus and Philetus are men of that stamp.
- Weymouth Bible
and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
- World English Bible
and the word of hem crepith as a canker. Of whiche Filete is, and Ymeneus,
- Wycliffe Bible
and their word as a gangrene will have pasture, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 2 Timothy 2:17
2:17 And their word - If they go on, will be mischievous as well as vain, and will eat as a gangrene.
People's Bible Notes for 2 Timothy 2:17
2Ti 2:17 And their word. The profane and vain babblings. Will eat as doth a canker. Eat deeper and deeper, like a gangrene. Of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus. Heretical teachers. See 1Ti 1:20.