2 Timothy 2:14-19
21st Century King James Version
14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit but to the subverting of the hearers.
15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman who needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But shun profane and vain babblings, for they will increase unto more ungodliness,
17 and their word will eat as doth a canker — among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrowing the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal: “The Lord knoweth those who are His,” and, “Let every one who nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
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2 Timothy 2:14-19
American Standard Version
14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of [a]the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear. 15 Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, [b]handling aright the word of truth. 16 But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness, 17 and their word will [c]eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 men who concerning the truth have [d]erred, saying that [e]the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some. 19 Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, [f]The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, [g]Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.
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- 2 Timothy 2:14 Many ancient authorities read God.
- 2 Timothy 2:15 Or, holding a straight course in the word of truth. Or, rightly dividing the word of truth
- 2 Timothy 2:17 Or, spread
- 2 Timothy 2:18 Greek missed the mark. 1 Tim. 1:6.
- 2 Timothy 2:18 Some ancient authorities read a resurrection.
- 2 Timothy 2:19 Num. 16:5?
- 2 Timothy 2:19 Isa. 26:13?
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