1 Timothy 6:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,””
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“O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:”
King James Version · Public Domain“O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“O Timotheus, the thing entrusted guard thou, avoiding the profane vain-words and opposition of the falsely-named knowledge,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Timothy 6:20 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 17:18Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.
- Acts 17:21Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating new ideas.
- Romans 1:22Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,
- Romans 3:2Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.
- 1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
- 1 Corinthians 2:6Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
- 1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
- Colossians 2:8See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
- Colossians 2:18Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
- 1 Timothy 1:4or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
- 1 Timothy 1:6Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.
- 1 Timothy 1:11that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
- 1 Timothy 4:7But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
- 1 Timothy 6:4he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
- 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- 1 Timothy 6:14Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,
- 2 Timothy 1:12For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
- 2 Timothy 2:1You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 2:16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
- 2 Timothy 3:14But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
- Titus 1:4To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
- Titus 1:9He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
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