1 Timothy 6:20

KJV1611 – Modern English

O Timothy, guard what has been committed to your trust, avoiding profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    O{G5599} Timothy,{G5095} guard{G5442} that which is committed unto [thee],{G3872} turning{G1624} away from the profane{G952} babblings{G2757} and{G2532} oppositions{G477} of the knowledge{G1108} which is falsely so called;{G5581}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    O{G5599} Timothy{G5095}, keep{G5442}{(G5657)} that which is committed to thy trust{G3872}, avoiding{G1624}{(G5734)} profane{G952} and vain babblings{G2757}, and{G2532} oppositions{G477} of science{G1108} falsely so called{G5581}:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    O Timothe save that which is geve ye to kepe and avoyde vngostly vanities of voyces and opposicios of sciece falsly so called

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    O Timothy, kepe that which is committed vnto the, and avoyde vngoostly vayne wordes, and opposicions of science falsly so called,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    O Timotheus, keepe that which is committed vnto thee, and auoide prophane and vaine babblings, and oppositios of science falsely so called,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    O Timotheus, saue that which is geuen thee to kepe, auoydyng prophane and vayne bablynges, and oppositions of science, falslie so called:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane [and] vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    O Timotheus, the thing entrusted guard thou, avoiding the profane vain-words and opposition of the falsely-named knowledge,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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 (1901)

    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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    O Timothy, take good care of that which is given to you, turning away from the wrong and foolish talk and arguments of that knowledge which is falsely so named;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Conclusion O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called“knowledge.”

Referenced Verses

  • Col 2:8 : 8 Beware lest anyone spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the basic principles of the world, and not after Christ.
  • Rom 3:2 : 2 Much in every way: chiefly, because to them were entrusted the oracles of God.
  • 2 Tim 2:16 : 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.
  • 2 Tim 3:14-16 : 14 But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them; 15 And that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
  • Titus 1:14 : 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.
  • 1 Cor 1:19-23 : 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23 But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness;
  • 1 Cor 2:6 : 6 However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing.
  • 1 Cor 3:19 : 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He catches the wise in their own craftiness.
  • Acts 17:18 : 18 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and the Stoics, encountered him. And some said, What does this babbler want to say? Others said, He seems to be a proclaimer of foreign gods, because he preached to them Jesus and the resurrection.
  • Acts 17:21 : 21 For all the Athenians and foreigners who were there spent their time in nothing else, but to tell or to hear some new thing.
  • 1 Tim 6:14 : 14 That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
  • 2 Tim 1:12-14 : 12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that day. 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
  • 2 Tim 2:1 : 1 Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
  • Col 2:18 : 18 Let no one beguile you of your reward in a false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
  • 2 Thess 1:4 : 4 So that we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure:
  • 2 Thess 2:15 : 15 Therefore, brothers, stand fast, and hold the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
  • 1 Tim 1:4 : 4 Nor give attention to fables and endless genealogies, which cause questions rather than godly edification which is in faith, so do.
  • 1 Tim 1:6 : 6 From which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,
  • 1 Tim 1:11 : 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
  • 1 Tim 4:7 : 7 But refuse profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness.
  • 1 Tim 6:4-5 : 4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, 5 Useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.
  • 1 Tim 6:11 : 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.
  • Rom 1:22 : 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools,
  • Titus 3:9 : 9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.
  • Rev 3:3 : 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore you shall not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you shall not know what hour I will come upon you.
  • Titus 1:4 : 4 To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
  • Titus 1:9 : 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convict those who contradict.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Tim 6:21
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    21 Which some professing have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-17
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    14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to argue about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

    15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

    16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.

    17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort,

  • 1 Tim 6:19
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    19 Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

  • 1 Tim 1:18-19
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    18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,

    19 Holding faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected concerning faith have suffered shipwreck,

  • 1 Tim 1:6
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    6 From which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,

  • 1 Tim 4:6-8
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    6 If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

    7 But refuse profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness.

    8 For bodily exercise profits little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

  • Titus 1:13-14
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    13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

    14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.

  • 1 Tim 6:3-5
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    3 If anyone teaches otherwise, and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness;

    4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,

    5 Useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

  • Titus 3:8-9
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    8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

    9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.

  • 2 Tim 1:12-14
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    12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that day.

    13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

    14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

  • 1 Tim 6:11-14
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    11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

    12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

    13 I charge you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession;

    14 That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  • 1 Tim 1:3-4
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    3 As I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that you might instruct some that they teach no other doctrine,

    4 Nor give attention to fables and endless genealogies, which cause questions rather than godly edification which is in faith, so do.

  • 2 Tim 2:22-23
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    22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

    23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.

  • 1 Tim 4:15-16
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    15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.

    16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

  • 2 Tim 3:14-15
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    14 But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them;

    15 And that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  • 2 Tim 3:5
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    5 Having a form of godliness but denying its power. From such turn away.

  • 2 Pet 3:17
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    17 You therefore, beloved, seeing you know these things beforehand, beware lest you also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness.

  • 1 Tim 1:11
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    11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

  • 2 Tim 3:7-8
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    7 Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

    8 Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disqualified concerning the faith.

  • Titus 1:9
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    9 Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convict those who contradict.

  • Col 2:4
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    4 And this I say, lest anyone should beguile you with enticing words.

  • Titus 2:10
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    10 Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • 2 Tim 4:4
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    4 And they will turn their ears away from the truth and be turned aside to fables.

  • 2 Tim 2:2
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    2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

  • Col 2:8
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    8 Beware lest anyone spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the basic principles of the world, and not after Christ.

  • 1 Thess 5:21
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    21 Test all things; hold fast what is good.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3 Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

  • 2 Tim 2:19
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    19 Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity."

  • Heb 13:9
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    9 Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

  • Eph 5:6
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    6 Let no one deceive you with empty words: for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the children of disobedience.

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