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2 Timothy 2:17 KJV
2 Timothy · chapter 2 · verse 17
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;2 Timothy 2:17 · King James Version
2 Timothy 2:17 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.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- wordlogosof speech, a word, uttered by a living voice, embodies a conception or idea, what someone…G3056 →
- eatechōto haveG2192 →
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Having thus encouraged Timothy to suffer, he comes in the next place to direct him in his work. I. He must make it his business to edify those who were under his charge, to put them in remembrance of those things which they did already know; for this is the work of ministers;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 14-18