1 Timothy 1:6 “Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.”

1 Timothy 1:6

Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

World English Bible

from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned away to vain talking,

American Standard Version

from which things some having swerved have turned aside unto vain talking;

Geneva Bible 1599

From the which things some haue erred, and haue turned vnto vaine iangling.

Darby Translation

which [things] some having missed, have turned aside to vain discourse,

Young's Literal Translation

from which certain, having swerved, did turn aside to vain discourse,

Bible in Basic English

From which some have been turned away, giving themselves to foolish talking;

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Cross references

“From which some having swerved”

2 Timothy 2:18 2 Timothy 4:10 1 Timothy 6:21

2 Timothy 2:18 · BSB

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

2 Timothy 4:10 · BSB

because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

1 Timothy 6:21 · BSB

which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

“turned”

Titus 1:10 Titus 3:9 1 Timothy 5:15 1 Timothy 6:4 1 Timothy 6:5 1 Timothy 6:20

Titus 1:10 · BSB

For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,

Titus 3:9 · BSB

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

1 Timothy 5:15 · BSB

For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.

1 Timothy 6:4 · BSB

he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

1 Timothy 6:5 · BSB

and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.

1 Timothy 6:20 · BSB

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

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

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