3 occurrences

'Avoid' in the Bible

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.

Verse ConceptsFutilityDiscorddisagreementsInfluenceUseless ThingsArguingQuarrelsDestruction Of The WickedReminders Of The GospelUseless WordsAvoid QuarrelsUseless Words And ThinkingErrorPositive Thinkingdistractionsremembrancestrivingdoctrine

holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith]. Avoid such people and keep far away from them.

Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderIntoleranceWorship, Hindrances ToCharacter Of WickedHypocrites, Description OfGodly ReverenceImpotence Of GodHaving No DealingsThe power of ChristAppearances ofPowerRejectionvulnerabilitypietydenialDenying God And His Power

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Annul (14 instances)
Avert (8 instances)
Avoid (51 instances)
Elude (2 instances)
Invalidate (3 instances)
Nullify (11 instances)