2 Timothy 2:16

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

2 Timothy 2:16

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

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KJV

King James Version

But shun profane [and] vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

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WEB

World English Bible

But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

But avoid profane, empty utterances, for they will advance to more ungodliness,

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

2 Timothy 2

¹⁴ Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

¹⁵ Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

¹⁶ But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

¹⁷ and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

¹⁸ who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

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