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Remind them of these things, and solemnly exhort them in the presence of God not to dispute about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the listeners.

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.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,

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

and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

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

men who have gone astray from the truth, claiming that the resurrection has already taken place; and they are jeopardizing the faith of some.

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

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His;" and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness."

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.