2 Timothy 2:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.”
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“But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and the foolish and uninstructed questions be avoiding, having known that they beget strife,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Timothy 2:23 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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 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,
- 2 Timothy 2:14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
- 2 Timothy 2:16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
- Titus 3:9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
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