2 Timothy 2:18 bbe — Men whose ideas are all false, who say that the coming back from the dead has even now taken place, overturning the fai…

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"Men whose ideas are all false, who say that the coming back from the dead has even now taken place, overturning the faith of some."

— 2 Timothy 2:18, Bible in Basic English

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2 Timothy 2 — Context

15

Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way.

16

But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,

17

And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;

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Men whose ideas are all false, who say that the coming back from the dead has even now taken place, overturning the faith of some.

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But God's strong base is unchanging, having this sign, The Lord has knowledge of those who are his: and, Let everyone by whom the name of the Lord is named be turned away from evil.

20

Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but others of wood and earth, and some which are honoured and some without honour.

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If a man makes himself clean from these, he will be a vessel for honour, made holy, ready for the master's use, ready for every good work.

2 Timothy 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Timothy 2:18 say?
2 Timothy 2:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Men whose ideas are all false, who say that the coming back from the dead has even now taken place, overturning the faith of some.”
Where is 2 Timothy 2:18 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 2:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 18.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 2:18.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 2:18 in?
2 Timothy 2:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 2:18?
2 Timothy 2:18 reads (BBE): “Men whose ideas are all false, who say that the coming back from the dead has even now taken place, overturning the faith of some.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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