Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Exhortations » Special » To avoid various forms of evil
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called “knowledge”—
Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.
Verse Concepts
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Turn away from it and pass on.
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
Questions » Foolish to be avoided
he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,
nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
Strife » Excited by » Curious questions
he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
Strife » Ministers should » Avoid questions that lead to
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.