and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
2 Timothy 2:17 in context
2 Timothy 2:14–20
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Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord that they don’t argue about words to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
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Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
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But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,
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and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:
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men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
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However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”
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Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor and some for dishonor.
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