2 Timothy 2:17

2:16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; canker: or, gangrene

KJV

and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;

And their word will eat as does a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

2:18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

What does 2 Timothy 2:17 mean?

2 Timothy 2:17 is a verse in the book of 2 Timothy, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include καί (kai), αὐτός (autos), λόγος (logos). It connects to 31 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Greek interlinear

Andκαίkai/kahee/G2532apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.

theirαὐτόςautos/ow-tos'/G846from the particle au (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.

wordλόγοςlogos/log'-os/G3056from 3004; something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ):--account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.

will

eatἔχωecho/ekh'-o/G2192scheo skheh'-o; (used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.

asὡςhos/hoce/G5613probably adverb of comparative from 3739; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.

doth

canker:γάγγραιναgaggraina/gang'-grahee-nah/G1044from graino (to gnaw); an ulcer ("gangrene"):--canker.

whomὅς ἥ ὅhosG3739he hay, and neuter ho ho probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.

isεἰμίesti/es-tee'/G2076third person singular present indicative of 1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.

HymenaeusὙμέναιοςHumenaios/hoo-men-ah'-yos/G5211from Humen (the god of weddings); "hymeneal"; Hymeneus, an opponent of Christianity:--Hymenaeus.

andκαίkai/kahee/G2532apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.

Philetus;ΦίλητοςPhiletos/fil-ay-tos'/G5372from 5368; amiable; Philetus, an opposer of Christianity:--Philetus.

canker:

or,

gangrene

Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:17

HENRY_FULL · 2 Timothy 2:17

="gen32501" In this chapter our apostle gives Timothy many exhortations and directions, which may be of great use to other, both ministers and Christians, for whom they were designed as well as for him. I. He encourages him in his work, showing him whence he must fetch help, ver. 1 . II. He must take care of a succession in the ministry, that the office might not die with him, ver. 2 . III. He exhorts him to constancy and perseverance in this work, as a soldier and as a husbandman, considering what would be the end of all his sufferings, &c., ver. 3-15 . IV. He must shun profane and vain babblings ( ver. 16-18 ), for they will be pernicious and mischievous. V. He speaks of the foundation of God, which standeth sure, ver. 19-21 . VI. What he is to avoid—youthful lusts, and foolish and unlearned questions; and what to do, ver. 22, to the end .

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Numbers 12:7

My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.

1 Samuel 2:35

And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.

Ezra 7:10

For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.

Ezra 7:25

And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.

Nehemiah 7:2

That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.

Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. a faithful: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness

Jeremiah 23:28

The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. that hath a dream: Heb. with whom is, etc

Malachi 2:7

For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.

Matthew 13:52

Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

Matthew 24:25

Behold, I have told you before.

Luke 12:42 Luke 16:10 1 Corinthians 4:2 Colossians 1:7 1 Timothy 1:12 1 Timothy 1:18 1 Timothy 3:2 1 Timothy 4:6 1 Timothy 4:14 1 Timothy 6:12 2 Timothy 1:13 2 Timothy 1:14 2 Timothy 2:24 2 Timothy 2:25 2 Timothy 3:10 2 Timothy 3:14 Titus 1:5 Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 3:2 Hebrews 3:3 Revelation 2:10

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Other verses that share key original-language words with 2 Timothy 2:17.

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Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Matthew 1:24

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

Matthew 2:2

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Matthew 2:9

When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

Matthew 3:12

Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Matthew 3:17

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

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What does 2 Timothy 2:17 say?

2 Timothy 2:17 (King James Version) reads: "And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; canker: or, gangrene"

Is 2 Timothy 2:17 in the Old or New Testament?

2 Timothy 2:17 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 2 Timothy.

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