13. If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
14. Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
15. Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
16. But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
17. and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18. men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.
19. 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 abstain from wickedness."