2 Timothy 2:17

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

"And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;" - 2 Timothy 2:17
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What does 2 Timothy 2:17 mean?

2 Timothy 2:17 (KJV) states, "And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus." This passage comes from the second letter of Paul to Timothy, offering guidance and encouragement to his younger fellow minister. In this particular verse, Paul is warning…

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The Canker of Falsehood: Guarding Against Spiritual Deception

In the epistle addressed to Timothy, Paul stands as a vigilant guardian, imploring his young protege to be wary of the budding dangers that threaten the essence of faith and community within the early church. In 2 Timothy 2:17, Paul starkly warns, "And their word will eat as…

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Prayer for Discernment and Protection Against False Teachings

Heavenly Father, In the sacred stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and awe. You are the Creator of the heavens and the earth, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. Your Word is truth, and it is a lamp unto my feet and a light…

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