Catholic Public Domain Version
"And their word spreads like a cancer: among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus, "
— 2 Timothy 2:17, Catholic Public Domain 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;”
Insist on these things, testifying before the Lord. Do not be contentious about words, for this is useful for nothing but the subversion of listeners.
Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.
But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.
And their word spreads like a cancer: among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
who have fallen away from the truth by saying that the resurrection is already complete. And so they have subverted the faith of certain persons.
But the firm foundation of God remains standing, having this seal: the Lord knows those who are his own, and all who know the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.
But, in a large house, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also those of wood and of clay; and certainly some are held in honor, but others in dishonor.