2 Timothy 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 2:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; canker: or, gangrene" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 2:17 — KJV
“And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; canker: or, gangrene”
— 2 Timothy 2:17 (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 2:17
“Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:17: word, eat, doth
“And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, and were in the going down to Bethhoron, that the LORD cast down great stones from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died: they were more which died with hailstones than they whom the children of Israel slew with the sword.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:17: word, eat, whom
“And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:17: word, eat, whom
“Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? mouth: Heb. palate”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:17: word, eat, doth
“I will scatter them also among the heathen, whom neither they nor their fathers have known: and I will send a sword after them, till I have consumed them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:17: word, eat, whom
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