1 Timothy 6:20 “O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, emp…”

1 Timothy 6:20

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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;

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

O Timotheus, keep the entrusted deposit, avoiding profane, vain babblings, and oppositions of false-named knowledge,

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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;

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Cross references

“O Timothy”

2 Timothy 2:1 1 Timothy 6:11

2 Timothy 2:1 · BSB

You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:11 · BSB

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

“keep”

Romans 3:2 1 Timothy 6:14 2 Thessalonians 2:15 2 Thessalonians 1:4 1 Timothy 1:11 Titus 1:9

Romans 3:2 · BSB

Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.

1 Timothy 6:14 · BSB

Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Thessalonians 2:15 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

2 Thessalonians 1:4 · BSB

That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.

1 Timothy 1:11 · BSB

that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

Titus 1:9 · BSB

He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.

“avoiding”

2 Timothy 3:14–16 1 Timothy 1:6 Titus 3:9 1 Timothy 4:7 Titus 1:14 1 Timothy 1:4

2 Timothy 3:14–16 · BSB

But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.

1 Timothy 1:6 · BSB

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

Titus 3:9 · BSB

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

1 Timothy 4:7 · BSB

But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

Titus 1:14 · BSB

and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.

1 Timothy 1:4 · BSB

or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

“oppositions”

Colossians 2:8 Colossians 2:18 1 Corinthians 3:19 Acts 17:18 Acts 17:21 1 Corinthians 1:19–23

Colossians 2:8 · BSB

See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.

Colossians 2:18 · BSB

Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.

1 Corinthians 3:19 · BSB

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

Acts 17:18 · BSB

Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was procla…

Acts 17:21 · BSB

Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating new ideas.

1 Corinthians 1:19–23 · BSB

For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

Also

2 Timothy 2:16 2 Timothy 1:12–14

2 Timothy 2:16 · BSB

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

2 Timothy 1:12–14 · BSB

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

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

In context

19treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

21which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

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