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2 Timothy 2:18
who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy, identifying false teachers Hymenaeus and Philetus whose corrupt influence is spreading like gangrene. He isolates their specific error at a moment when Timothy must guard the church against destabilizing doctrine.
The words — ἠστόχησαν (ēstochēsan) means "went astray" or "deviated," describing the teachers' departure from the truth. ἀνὲστασιν (anastasin) translates literally as "resurrection," the event they falsely assert has already occurred.
The thread — This dispute over resurrection timing runs parallel to 1 Corinthians 15:12, where denying a future resurrection contradicts Christ's raising. It aligns with 1 Timothy 1:19, where rejecting conscience shipwrecks faith, and Hebrews 3:10, which describes a generation whose hearts continually go astray.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to reject speculative claims that the resurrection is past and to hold to the apostolic message. It demands turning from iniquity and false teaching to remain secure on God's foundation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 15:12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
- 1 Timothy 1:19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
- Hebrews 3:10 Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’
- Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.
- Luke 8:13 The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.
- Luke 22:31 Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.
- Acts 5:39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”
- 1 Corinthians 11:19 And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.
- Colossians 3:1 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
- 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.