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2 Timothy 2:16-18 KJV
2 Timothy · chapter 2 · verses 16–18 · King James Version
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.2 Timothy 2:16-18 · King James Version
2 Timothy 2:16-18 in 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.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- resurrectionanastasisa raising up, rising , a rising from the dead, that of Christ, that of all men at the end…G386 →
- ungodlinessasebeiawant of reverence towards God, impiety, ungodlinessG763 →
- concerningperiabout, concerning, on account of, because of, around, nearG4012 →
- overthrowanatrepōto overthrow, overturn, destroy, to subvertG396 →
- increaseprokoptōto beat forward, to lengthen out by hammering , metaph. to promote, forward, further, to…G4298 →
- profanebebēlosaccessible, lawful to be trodden, of places, profane, unhallowed, common, public place…G952 →
- alreadyēdēnow, alreadyG2235 →
- sayinglegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
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