2 Timothy 2:17

15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

18 who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
KJV
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
WEB
and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:
ASV
and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: or whom is Hymenaeus an Philetus;
DARBY
and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
BLB
and their word will have pasture like gangrene, of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
ÅB
og deres ord vil spise om seg som dødt kjøtt. Blant disse er Hymeneus og Filetus,
OTB
og deres prat vil spre seg som en skadelig infeksjon. Blant dem er Hymeneus og Filetus,
B1930
og deres ord vil ete om sig som dødt kjøtt. Blandt disse er Hymeneus og Filetus,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Timothy 1:20

    Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

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  • Nahum 3:15

    There the fire will devour you; the sword will cut you down and consume you like a young locust. Make yourself many like the young locust; make yourself many like the swarming locust!

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  • James 5:3

    Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.

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