2 Timothy 2:23

Translations

Modern

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

Traditional

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

Literal

And refuse foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they beget quarrels.

Latin

Stultas autem et sine disciplina quæstiones devita: sciens quia generant lites.

Original

Greek

English

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

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) Dealing with Conflict Tolerance

Related verses

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 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
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,
1 Timothy 4:7
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
2 Timothy 2:16
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
1 Timothy 1:4
…or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

Glossary

Haggai, Book of Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Arguing Arguments Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Quarreling Righteous: Described Rumors Strife: Excited by Curious Questions Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Strife: Ministers should Avoid Questions That Lead To Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning

2 Timothy 2:23

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