Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Remind them of these things, and solemnly
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.
Holman Bible
Remind them of these things, charging them before God
International Standard Version
Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.
A Conservative Version
Remind them of these things, solemnly testifying in the sight of the Lord, not to brawl verbally, to nothing useful, to the ruin 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.
Amplified
Remind the people of these facts, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God to avoid petty controversy over words, which does no good, and [upsets and undermines and] ruins [the faith of] those who listen.
An Understandable Version
Remind them [Note: This probably refers to the "trustworthy men" there at Ephesus. See 2:2] of these things [i.e., the truths just mentioned. Verses 8-13], solemnly urging them, in the presence of the Lord, not to argue over words, [for] it is useless and brings [only] ruin to those who listen to it.
Anderson New Testament
Put them in mind of these things, charging them before the Lord that they dispute not about words to no profit, which disputes end in the overthrow of the hearers.
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.
Common New Testament
Remind them of these things, and charge them in the presence of God to avoid disputing about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.
Daniel Mace New Testament
These things represent, conjuring them by the presence of the Lord, to avoid disputes about words, which only serve to pervert the audience.
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.
Godbey New Testament
Remember these things, testifying before God, that they shall not fight with words, profitable unto nothing, for the overturning of those who hear.
Goodspeed New Testament
Remind men of these things. Charge them before God to avoid idle arguments which do no one any good and only bring destruction on those who listen to them.
John Wesley New Testament
Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord, not to strive about words, to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
Julia Smith Translation
Put these things in mind, calling to witness before the Lord not to wrangle for nothing useful, to the subversion of them hearing.
King James 2000
Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the ruin of the hearers.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Remind [people] of these [things], solemnly urging [them] before the Lord not to dispute about words. [This is] in no way beneficial [and leads to] the ruin of the hearers.
Modern King James verseion
Put them in memory of these things, charging them before the Lord not to dispute about words to no profit, to the subverting of the hearers.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Of these things put them in remembrance, and testify before the Lord, that they strive not about words, which is to no profit, but to pervert the hearers.
Moffatt New Testament
Remind men of this: adjure them before the Lord not to bandy arguments ??no good comes out of that, it only means the undoing of your audience.
Montgomery New Testament
Always call these truths to men's mind; adjuring them in the presence of God to avoid controversy. It is a useless thing, and subverts those who listen to it.
NET Bible
Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.
New Heart English Bible
Remind them of these things, charging them in the presence of God, that they do not argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
Noyes New Testament
Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord not to carry on a strife of words, to no useful purpose, but rather to the subverting of the hearers.
Sawyer New Testament
Call to mind these things, charging [men] before the Lord not to debate about words, to no profit, to the subversion of the hearers.
The Emphasized Bible
Of these things, be putting them in remembrance, adjuring them before God not to be waging word-battles, - useful, for nothing, occasioning a subversion of them that hearken.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Put them in mind of these things, adjuring them before the Lord not to quarrel about words of no use, but tending to the perversion of the audience.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Remind people of all this; urge them solemnly, as in the sight of God, to avoid controversy, a useless thing and the ruin of those who listen to it.
Webster
Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they contend not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
Weymouth New Testament
Bring all this to men's remembrances, solemnly charging them in the presence of God not to waste time in wrangling about mere words, a course which is altogether unprofitable and tends only to the ruin of the hearers.
Williams New Testament
Keep on reminding men of these things. Solemnly charge them before God to stop petty debating, which does no good at all but brings destruction on those who hear it.
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.
Worrell New Testament
Of these things put them in remembrance, solemnly charging them before God, that they engage not in word-battles to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
Worsley New Testament
These things remind them of, charging them before the Lord not to contend about words, which is profitable for nothing, and tends to the subversion of the hearers.
Youngs 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;
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Strife » Ministers should » Warn against
Strife » Saints should » Avoid questions that lead to
Vanity » Foolish questions, &c are
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Timothy 2:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Worker Approved To God And Not Ashamed
13
If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny himself.
14 Remind them of these things, and solemnly
Phrases
Cross References
2 Timothy 2:23
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing they produce quarrels (controversy) (fighting).
1 Timothy 5:21
I charge you in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, that you observe these [principles] without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
Jeremiah 7:8
You are trusting in deceptive words that are of no value to you.
1 Timothy 6:13
I charge you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession:
2 Timothy 2:16
But avoid worldly and empty discussion, for it will lead to further ungodliness.
2 Timothy 4:1
I solemnly charge you in the sight (presence) of God, and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:
Hebrews 13:9
Do not be carried away by varied (different) and strange teachings. It is good that the heart is established by grace and not by food. Those who are occupied by them are not benefited.
1 Samuel 12:21
Do not go after false gods and empty things. They cannot help you or save you. They are useless.
Jeremiah 2:8
The priests did not ask: 'Where is Jehovah? Those who deal with my Law did not know me. The rulers rebelled against me. The prophets prophesied in the name of Baal and followed things that could not help (profit) them.'
Jeremiah 2:11
Has any nation ever exchanged gods? Their gods are not really gods. Yet my people have exchanged their glory for something that does not help them.
Jeremiah 16:19
Jehovah is my strength and my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Nations come to you from the most distant parts of the world and say: Our ancestors have inherited lies, worthless and unprofitable gods.
Jeremiah 23:32
Listen to what I, Jehovah, say! I am against the prophets who tell their dreams that are full of lies. They tell these dreams and lead my people astray with their lies and their boasting. I did not send them or order them to go. They are of no help at all to the people. I Jehovah have spoken!
Jeremiah 23:36
So you must no longer use the words: 'Jehovah's infallable utterance,' because if any of you do, I will make my message a real utterance to you. The people have perverted the words of their God, the living God, the Lord Jehovah.
Habakkuk 2:18
What is an idol worth after the carver is done? It is merely a false god. Why trust a speechless image made by human hands from wood or metal?
Matthew 16:26
What will a man profit, if he gains the whole world, and gives up his life? What will a man give in exchange for his life?
Acts 13:10
And said: You child of the devil, full of all subtlety and mischief, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of Jehovah?
Acts 15:24
Since we have heard, that certain ones who went out from us have troubled you with speeches, subverting you, saying: You must be circumcised, and keep the law. We gave no such commandment!
Romans 14:1
Accept the man who has a weak faith, but not to entertain doubtful thinking.
Galatians 1:7
Yet this is not another good news. But there are some who trouble (agitate) you, and they would pervert the good news of Christ.
Ephesians 4:17
This I say therefore, and testify (affirm) in the Lord, that you no longer walk as the nations also walk, in the vanity (futility) (depravity) of their mind (thinking).
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Furthermore, we encourage you, brothers, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you ought to walk, and to please God, so you would abound more and more.
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who walk disorderly and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them.
1 Timothy 1:4
They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith.
1 Timothy 1:6
Some have turned aside to vain talk by deviating from these things.
1 Timothy 4:8
Bodily exercise is profitable for a little. However, godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of the life that is to come.
1 Timothy 6:4-5
he is proud, knows nothing, has a morbid interest in questions and disputes about words, which leads to envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,
2 Timothy 1:6
For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God that is in you because of the laying on of my hands.
Titus 3:9-11
You should avoid foolish arguing and dissentions, questioning; and genealogies, and arguing about law, for they are unprofitable and vain.
2 Peter 1:13
I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by reminding you.