New Testament
Philetus
An opponent of Paul who spread false teachings regarding the resurrection.
Philetus is mentioned alongside Hymenaeus in 2 Timothy 2:17 as a teacher who deviated from the truth. He claimed that the resurrection had already occurred, thereby upsetting the faith of some believers. His inclusion serves as a warning against false doctrine and the necessity of holding firmly to the apostolic gospel.
In the text
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- First appears
- 2 Timothy 2:17
- Last appears
- 2 Timothy 2:17
Where Philetus appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Onesiphorus2 versesA faithful believer who diligently sought out and refreshed the imprisoned Apostle Paul in Rome.
- Carpus1 versesA believer in Troas who hosted the Apostle Paul and kept his cloak, books, and parchments.
- Claudia1 versesA Christian woman in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy in Paul's final epistle.
- Crescens1 versesA companion of the Apostle Paul who departed for Galatia during Paul's final Roman imprisonment.
- Eubulus1 versesA Christian in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy in Paul's final epistle.
- Eunice1 versesA godly Jewish believer and mother of Timothy, noted for her sincere faith.
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