2 Timothy 2:14 “Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoi…”

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

World English Bible

Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord that they don’t argue about words to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

American Standard Version

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.

Geneva Bible 1599

Of these things put them in remembrance, and protest before the Lord, that they striue not about wordes, which is to no profit, but to the peruerting of the hearers.

Darby Translation

Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord not to have disputes of words, profitable for nothing, to the subversion of the hearers.

Young's Literal Translation

These things remind [them] of, testifying fully before the Lord — not to strive about words to nothing profitable, but to the subversion of those hearing;

Bible in Basic English

Put these things before them, giving them orders in the name of the Lord to keep themselves from fighting about words, which is of no profit, only causing error in their hearers.

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Cross references

“put”

2 Peter 1:13 2 Timothy 1:6

2 Peter 1:13 · BSB

I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,

2 Timothy 1:6 · BSB

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

“charging”

2 Timothy 4:1 1 Timothy 5:21 2 Thessalonians 3:6 1 Timothy 6:13 Ephesians 4:17 1 Thessalonians 4:1

2 Timothy 4:1 · BSB

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:

1 Timothy 5:21 · BSB

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

2 Thessalonians 3:6 · BSB

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

1 Timothy 6:13 · BSB

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

Ephesians 4:17 · BSB

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

“that”

Titus 3:9–11 2 Timothy 2:23 Romans 14:1 2 Timothy 2:16 1 Timothy 1:4 1 Timothy 1:6

Titus 3:9–11 · BSB

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

2 Timothy 2:23 · BSB

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

Romans 14:1 · BSB

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

2 Timothy 2:16 · BSB

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

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.

1 Timothy 1:6 · BSB

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

“to no”

Hebrews 13:9 1 Samuel 12:21 Jeremiah 7:8 Jeremiah 23:32 Habakkuk 2:18 Matthew 16:26

Hebrews 13:9 · BSB

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

1 Samuel 12:21 · BSB

Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty.

Jeremiah 7:8 · BSB

But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail.

Jeremiah 23:32 · BSB

“Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams and retell them to lead My people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent them or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at al…

Habakkuk 2:18 · BSB

What use is an idol, that a craftsman should carve it— or an image, a teacher of lies? For its maker trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak.

Matthew 16:26 · BSB

What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

“the subverting”

Acts 15:24 Acts 13:10 Jeremiah 23:36 Galatians 1:7 Titus 3:11

Acts 15:24 · BSB

It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.

Acts 13:10 · BSB

and said, “O child of the devil and enemy of all righteousness, you are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery! Will you never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord?

Jeremiah 23:36 · BSB

But refer no more to the burden of the LORD, for each man’s word becomes the burden, so that you pervert the words of the living God, the LORD of Hosts, our God.

Galatians 1:7 · BSB

which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ.

Titus 3:11 · BSB

knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.

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

In context

13if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

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

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