Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Exhortations » Special » To avoid various forms of evil
O Timothy, guard that which is committed to you. Turn away from the empty speeches that violate what is holy and from opposition and from false knowledge.
Now I beseech you, brothers, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine you have learned and avoid them.
Verse Concepts
You should avoid foolish arguing and dissentions, questioning; and genealogies, and arguing about law, for they are unprofitable and vain.
Avoid it! Do not pass by it. Turn away from it, and pass on!
But avoid worldly and empty discussion, for it will lead to further ungodliness.
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing they produce quarrels (controversy) (fighting).
Questions » Foolish to be avoided
he is proud, knows nothing, has a morbid interest in questions and disputes about words, which leads to envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,
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.
You should avoid foolish arguing and dissentions, questioning; and genealogies, and arguing about law, for they are unprofitable and vain.
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing they produce quarrels (controversy) (fighting).
Strife » Excited by » Curious questions
he is proud, knows nothing, has a morbid interest in questions and disputes about words, which leads to envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing they produce quarrels (controversy) (fighting).
Strife » Ministers should » Avoid questions that lead to
You should avoid foolish arguing and dissentions, questioning; and genealogies, and arguing about law, for they are unprofitable and vain.
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing they produce quarrels (controversy) (fighting).