2 Timothy 2:17-18

Not much is known about these two people. Hymenaeus is also mentioned in 1 Timothy as one who has made shipwreck of the faith, along with Alexander. Here in 2 Timothy, Hymenaeus and Philetus are given as examples of people who have gone astray from the truth. This is probably related to worldly and empty chatter, something I'm guessing Hymenaeus and Philetus did. Perhaps what Paul is suggesting about worldly chatter is so unbelievable that it needs an example. Maybe unbelief isn't the issue, but providing an example helps support the point that is being made. It certainly doesn't lead anywhere good, so I guess it is something certainly needing further emphasis, like an actual example.