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14 ¶ Counsel these things, charging them before the Lord. Strive not in words that profit nothing, but rather subvert the hearers.

15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that has nothing to be ashamed of, rightly dividing the word of truth.

16 But avoid profane and vain wordiness, for it will develop into ungodliness.

17 And that word will eat away as gangrene, of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

18 who have erred from the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past and have overthrown the faith of some.

19 ¶ Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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