"If we deny him [Jesus], he will deny us." Fair is fair! 2:12
Shun non-believers and other profane babblers. 2:16
Hymenaeus and Philetus are condemned for disagreeing with "Paul" about the timing of
the resurrection. (See 1 Tim 1:20 and 2 Tim 4:14-15)
2:17-18
"The Lord knoweth them that are his." This verse was used by the Catholic Church during the inquisition to justify
killing those suspected of heresy. (Kill them all, for `the Lord knows them that are His'." ) 2:19
God will "reward" Alexander for the "blasphemy" of disagreeing with "Paul".
(See 1 Tim 1:20 and 2 Tim 2:16-18)
4:14
