American King James Version
"And their word will eat as does a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; "
— 2 Timothy 2:17, American King James Version
“And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;”
“and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus; ”
“and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;”
“and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.”
“And their speech spreadeth like a canker: of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus:”
“And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;”
“And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;”
Of 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.
Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness.
And their word will eat as does a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor.