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2 Timothy 2:18

In 9 translations

BSB: who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
KJV: Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
WEB: men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
ASV: men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.
LSV: who swerved concerning the truth, saying the resurrection to have already been, and overthrows the faith of some;
YLT: who concerning the truth did swerve, saying the rising again to have already been, and do overthrow the faith of some;
DBY: [men] who as to the truth have gone astray, saying that the resurrection has taken place already; and overthrow the faith of some.
DRC: Who have erred from the truth, saying, that the resurrection is past already, and have subverted the faith of some.
GNV: Which as concerning ye trueth haue erred from the marke, saying that the resurrection is past alreadie, and do destroy the faith of certaine.

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In STEPBible’s comparison, NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include τὴν (“the”); SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.

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SBLGNT: λέγοντες. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles read λέγοντες; Nestle–Aland 28th edition, Robinson–Pierpont add τὴν.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT: οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν, λέγοντες ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι, καὶ ἀνατρέπουσιν τήν τινων πίστιν.
RP2018: οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν, λέγοντες τὴν ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι, καὶ ἀνατρέπουσιν τήν τινων πίστιν.
TR-Boyd: οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν, λέγοντες τὴν ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι, καὶ ἀνατρέπουσι τήν τινων πίστιν.
SCR1894: οιτινες περι την αληθειαν ηστοχησαν λεγοντες την αναστασιν ηδη γεγονεναι και ανατρεπουσιν την τινων πιστιν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

Philetus Hymenaeus Resurrection Forgo Alexander Err; Error Doctrines, False Doctrines Pastoral Epistles Influence

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

1 Corinthians 15:12But 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 1:19holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
Hebrews 3:10Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’
2 Timothy 2:14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
Luke 8:13The 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 22:31–32Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Matthew 22:29Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.
1 Timothy 6:10For 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.
1 John 2:19They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.
1 Timothy 6:21which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.
James 5:19My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back,
1 Corinthians 11:19And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.
Colossians 3:1Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Acts 5:39But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”
Matthew 15:13But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots.

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).