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17 and their word like gangrene will have eating. Of whom are Hymenaeus and Phyletus; 18 who have made shipwreck concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already come, and they overturn the faith of some. 19 The foundation of God stands solid indeed, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his: and; Let every one naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wood and stone, the former truly indeed unto honor, but the latter unto dishonor. 21 Therefore if any one may cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, having been sanctified, well pleasing to the Lord, having been prepared unto every good work. 22 But fly from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, divine love, peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a clean heart. 23 But reject foolish and undisciplinary questions, knowing that they gender strife. 24 But it does not behoove the servant of the Lord to strive, but to be gentle toward all, competent to teach, enduring evil, 25 in meekness correcting the adversaries; if peradventure God may grant unto them repentance into the perfect knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may escape from the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him (the Lord's servant) according to his will. 2 Timothy 2:17-26, Godbey New Testament. Public domain.
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