提摩太后书2:14-18
14你要使众人回想这些事，在主面前嘱咐他们，不可为言语争辩。这是没有益处的，只能败坏听见的人。15你当竭力，在神面前得蒙喜悦，作无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。16但要远避世俗的虚谈。因为这等人必进到更不敬虔的地步。17他们的话如同毒疮，越烂越大。其中有许米乃和腓理徒。18他们偏离了真道，说复活的事已过，就败坏好些人的信心。
14Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them. 15Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. 16Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. 17This kind of talk spreads like cancer,#2:17 Greek gangrene. as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 18They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith.
