2 Timothy 2:16 - Forerunner Commentary

2 Timothy 2:16

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14 Remind them of these things, ^acharging them before the Lord not to¹ strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

15 ^aBe 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 and¹ idle babblings, for they will² increase to more ungodliness.

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

18 who have strayed concerning the truth, ^asaying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless ^athe solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord ^bknows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of¹ Christ depart from iniquity.”

20 But in a great house there are not only ^avessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.

Verse Comparison: 2 Timothy 2:16

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American Standard Version
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Amplified® Bible
But avoid all empty (vain, useless, idle) talk, for it will lead people into more {and} more ungodliness.

Contemporary English Version
Keep away from worthless and useless talk. It only leads people farther away from God.

Darby English Version
But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,

Good News Bible
Keep away from profane and foolish discussions, which only drive people farther away from God.

International Standard Version
However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,

King James Version
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

New American Standard Bible
But avoid worldly {and} empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,

New International Version
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

New King James Version
But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,

Young's Literal Translation
and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance,

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