1 Timothy 6:4 “he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy…”

1 Timothy 6:4

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,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

World English Bible

he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,

American Standard Version

he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but doting about questionings and disputes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

Geneva Bible 1599

He is puft vp and knoweth nothing, but doteth about questions and strife of words, whereof commeth enuie, strife, railings, euill surmisings,

Darby Translation

he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but sick about questions and disputes of words, out of which arise envy, strife, injurious words, evil suspicions,

Young's Literal Translation

he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and word-striving, out of which doth come envy, strife, evil-speakings, evil-surmisings,

Bible in Basic English

He has an over-high opinion of himself; being without knowledge, having only an unhealthy love of questionings and wars of words, from which come envy, fighting, cruel words, evil thoughts,

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Cross references

“He”

2 Timothy 3:4 1 Timothy 3:6 2 Peter 2:12 Jude 1:10 1 Timothy 1:7 2 Peter 2:18

2 Timothy 3:4 · BSB

traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

1 Timothy 3:6 · BSB

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

2 Peter 2:12 · BSB

These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.

Jude 1:10 · BSB

These men, however, slander what they do not understand, and like irrational animals, they will be destroyed by the things they do instinctively.

1 Timothy 1:7 · BSB

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

2 Peter 2:18 · BSB

With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.

“about”

2 Timothy 2:23 1 Timothy 1:4

2 Timothy 2:23 · BSB

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

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.

“words”

Titus 3:9 James 1:19 Acts 15:2 Isaiah 58:4 Romans 2:8 Romans 13:13

Titus 3:9 · BSB

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

James 1:19 · BSB

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Acts 15:2 · BSB

And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Isaiah 58:4 · BSB

You fast with contention and strife to strike viciously with your fist. You cannot fast as you do today and have your voice be heard on high.

Romans 2:8 · BSB

But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.

Romans 13:13 · BSB

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

Also

2 Timothy 2:14 Acts 18:15

2 Timothy 2:14 · BSB

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

Acts 18:15 · BSB

But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”

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

In context

3If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

5and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.

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