2 Timothy 2:14

Translations

Modern

Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

Traditional

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

Literal

Remind them these things, earnestly testifying before God not to fight about words, useful for nothing but to the subversion of those hearing.

Latin

Hæc commone, testificans coram Domino. Noli contendere verbis: ad nihil enim utile est, nisi ad subversionem audientium.

Original

Greek

English

Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

Notes

2 Timothy 2:14–26

Timothy must focus on Paul's teaching and avoid the teachings and behavior of false teachers 2:8–13. The false teachings were probably similar to those in 1 Timothy 6:20–21.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Church Leaders Dealing with Conflict

Related verses

Titus 3:9–11
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
2 Timothy 2:23
But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
2 Timothy 4:1
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
Romans 14:1
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
1 Timothy 6:4–5
…he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
Hebrews 13:9
Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
1 Timothy 5:21
I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.
Acts 15:24
It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.
2 Timothy 2:16
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
2 Peter 1:13
I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,
Acts 13:10
…and said, “O child of the devil and enemy of all righteousness, you are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery! Will you never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord?
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

Glossary

Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Arguments Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Debating Doctrines: False Idle Talk Influence: Evil Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Strife: Ministers should Warn Against Strife: Saints should Avoid Questions That Lead To Vanity: Foolish Questions Are Words: Unprofitable, to be Avoided

2 Timothy 2:14

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