KJV ¹⁶ But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

KJV ¹⁷ And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

KJV ¹⁸ Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

KJV ¹⁹ 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.

KJV ²⁰ But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

KJV ²¹ If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

KJV ²² Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

KJV ²³ But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

KJV ²⁴ And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

KJV ²⁵ In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

KJV ²⁶ And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.