2 Timothy 2:16

Translations

Modern

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

Traditional

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

Literal

But avoid profane, empty utterances, for they will advance to more ungodliness,

Latin

Profana autem et vaniloquia devita: multum enim proficiunt ad impietatem:

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English

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

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.

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Paul (Saul) Church Leaders

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Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
2 Timothy 2:14
Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
Titus 1:14
…and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
2 Thessalonians 2:7–8
For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one who now restrains it will continue until he is taken out of the way.
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feeds on the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.
Ezra 10:10
Then Ezra the priest stood up and said to them, “You have been unfaithful by marrying foreign women, adding to the guilt of Israel.
1 Timothy 4:7
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
Revelation 13:3
One of the heads of the beast appeared to have been mortally wounded. But the mortal wound was healed, and the whole world marveled and followed the beast.
1 Corinthians 5:6
Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?
Titus 1:11
…who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

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2 Timothy 2:16

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