2 Timothy 2:14

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to argue about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Of these things{G5023} put them in remembrance{G5279}{(G5720)}, charging{G1263}{(G5740)} them before{G1799} the Lord{G2962} that they strive{G3054} not{G3361} about words{G3054}{(G5721)} to{G1519} no{G3762} profit{G5539}, but to{G1909} the subverting{G2692} of the hearers{G191}{(G5723)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Of these thynges put them in remembraunce and testifie before the LORde that they stryve not about wordes which is to no proffet but to pervert the hearers.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Of these thinges put thou them in remebraunce, and testifye before the LORDE, that they stryue not aboute wordes, which is to no profit, but to peruerte the hearers.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Of these things put them in remembrance, and protest before the Lord, that they striue not about wordes, which is to no profit, but to the peruerting of the hearers.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Of these thynges put them in remembraunce, testifie before the Lorde, that they striue not about wordes to no profite, but to the peruertyng of ye hearers.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don't argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    These things remind `them' of, testifying fully before the Lord -- not to strive about words to nothing profitable, but to the subversion of those hearing;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Of these things put them in remembrance, charging `them' in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Of these things put them in remembrance, charging [them] in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Put these things before them, giving them orders in the name of the Lord to keep themselves from fighting about words, which is of no profit, only causing error in their hearers.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don't argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Dealing with False Teachers Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Tim 2:23 : 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed quarrels.
  • 2 Tim 4:1 : 1 I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, by His appearing and His kingdom:
  • 1 Tim 5:21 : 21 I solemnly charge you, in the presence of God, and of Christ Jesus, and of the chosen angels, to observe these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.
  • Rom 14:1 : 1 Welcome anyone who is weak in faith, but do not engage in disputes over opinions.
  • Jer 7:8 : 8 But look, you are trusting in deceptive words that are worthless.
  • 1 Sam 12:21 : 21 Do not turn aside, for you would be following things that are worthless and cannot benefit or deliver you, for they are meaningless.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what will it profit a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
  • 1 Tim 6:13 : 13 In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate, I charge you.
  • Titus 3:9-9 : 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 Warn a person who causes divisions once or twice, and then have nothing more to do with him. 11 Knowing that such a person is warped, sinful, and self-condemned.
  • Heb 13:9 : 9 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by God’s grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which have not benefited those who have followed them.
  • 2 Pet 1:13 : 13 I think it is right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to stir you up by way of reminder,
  • 1 Tim 6:4-5 : 4 he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and arguments about words, which result in envy, strife, slander, and evil suspicions. 5 These lead to constant friction among people who are corrupted in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means to profit. Stay away from such people.
  • 2 Tim 2:16 : 16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
  • Acts 13:10 : 10 And he said, 'You are full of all deceit and all fraud, son of the devil, enemy of all righteousness! Will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord?'
  • Acts 15:24 : 24 Since we have heard that some have gone out from us and troubled you with teachings, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no such instructions,
  • Jer 2:8 : 8 The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD?’ Those who handle the law did not know me; the shepherds rebelled against me; the prophets prophesied by Baal and followed worthless things.
  • Jer 2:11 : 11 Has a nation ever changed its gods? (Yet they are not gods at all.) But my people have exchanged their glory for worthless idols.
  • Jer 16:19 : 19 LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of trouble! Nations will come to You from the ends of the earth and say, 'Our ancestors inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols that do not profit at all.'
  • Jer 23:32 : 32 Indeed, I am against those who prophesy false dreams, declares the LORD. They tell them and lead My people astray with their lies and reckless boasting. Yet I did not send or command them to do so, and they do not benefit these people at all, declares the LORD.
  • Jer 23:36 : 36 But you must no longer refer to the 'burden of the LORD,' for each man’s word becomes his own burden, and you pervert the words of the living God, the LORD of Hosts, our God.
  • Hab 2:18 : 18 What profit is an idol when its maker has carved it, or a cast image that teaches falsehood? For its maker trusts in his own creation to make worthless idols that cannot speak.
  • Gal 1:7 : 7 not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are troubling you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
  • Eph 4:17 : 17 Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their minds.
  • 2 Thess 3:6 : 6 Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister who is idle and does not live according to the tradition they received from us.
  • 1 Tim 1:4 : 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship of God that is by faith.
  • 1 Tim 1:6 : 6 Some have departed from these and turned aside to meaningless talk.
  • 1 Tim 4:8 : 8 For bodily training is of some value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
  • 1 Thess 4:1 : 1 Finally, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, just as you received instructions from us on how you ought to live and please God, that you would excel even more.
  • 2 Tim 1:6 : 6 For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

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    15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

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    6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and the good teaching that you have followed.

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    15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that your progress may be evident to all.

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  • 2 Tim 2:23-25
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    23 But avoid foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed quarrels.

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    25 Gently instruct those who oppose you, in the hope that God might grant them repentance, leading them to a knowledge of the truth.

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    3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,

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    8 This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.

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    12 Therefore, I will always remind you about these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you now have.

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    13 This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply so that they may be sound in the faith,

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    3 Just as I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went to Macedonia, so that you might command certain people not to teach false doctrines,

    4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship of God that is by faith.

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    6 Some have departed from these and turned aside to meaningless talk.

    7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or what they so confidently affirm.

  • Jude 1:17
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    17 But you, beloved, remember the words that were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    15 Speak these things, encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

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    4 I say this so that no one may deceive you with persuasive arguments.

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    8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

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    9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who oppose it.

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    14 But you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you have learned it.

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    20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge.

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    16 As he does in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. In them, there are some things that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.

    17 Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own steadfastness.

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    11 Command and teach these things.

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    8 Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but may receive a full reward.

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    1 As for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound teaching.

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    11 They must be silenced because they are upsetting whole households by teaching things they should not for the sake of dishonest gain.

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    2 What you have heard from me through many witnesses, entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.

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    6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.

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    17 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.

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    2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or disturbed, either by a spirit, a message, or a letter seeming to come from us, claiming that the day of the Lord has already come.

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    14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

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    18 Timothy, my child, I entrust this charge to you, in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight,