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2 Timothy 2:17
2 Timothy 2:17 is verse 17 of 2 Timothy chapter 2, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
King James Version
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
World English Bible
and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:
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2 Timothy 2:15–19 · Berean Standard Bible
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,
17 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.”
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Nahum 3:15There 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!
James 5:3Your 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.
1 Timothy 1:20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.