2 Timothy 2:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,”
A short, plain-language explanation of 2 Timothy 2:17 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;”
King James Version · Public Domain“and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and their word as a gangrene will have pasture, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Timothy 2:17 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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!
- 1 Timothy 1:20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
- 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.
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