Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. New Living Translation Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. English Standard Version But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, Berean Standard Bible But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness, Berean Literal Bible But avoid worldly, empty babblings, for they will lead on to more ungodliness, King James Bible But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. New King James Version But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. New American Standard Bible But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, NASB 1995 But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, NASB 1977 But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, Legacy Standard Bible But avoid godless and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, Amplified Bible But avoid all irreverent babble and godless chatter [with its profane, empty words], for it will lead to further ungodliness, Christian Standard Bible Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness, Holman Christian Standard Bible But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness. American Standard Version But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness, Contemporary English Version Keep away from worthless and useless talk. It only leads people farther away from God. English Revised Version But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness, GOD'S WORD® Translation Avoid pointless discussions. People who [pay attention to these pointless discussions] will become more ungodly, Good News Translation Keep away from profane and foolish discussions, which only drive people farther away from God. International Standard Version However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly, Majority Standard Bible But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness, NET Bible But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness, New Heart English Bible But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness, Webster's Bible Translation But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness. Weymouth New Testament But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety, World English Bible But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand stand aloof from the profane vain talkings, for they will advance to more impiety, Berean Literal Bible But avoid worldly, empty babblings, for they will lead on to more ungodliness, Young's Literal Translation and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance, Smith's Literal Translation And avoid profane, empty discourses: for they will proceed to more of profanation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut shun profane and vain babblings: for they grow much towards ungodliness. Catholic Public Domain Version But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety. New American Bible Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless, New Revised Standard Version Avoid profane chatter, for it will lead people into more and more impiety, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleShun empty and worthless words, for they only increase the ungodliness of those who argue over them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And avoid empty words in which there is no benefit, for they will all the more add to the wickedness of those who converse in them, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut shun profane and vain babblings; for they will make further advance to ungodliness, Godbey New Testament But reject the unsanctified empty talks: for they will proceed unto more of ungodliness, Haweis New Testament But profane vain bablings avoid: for they will proceed to greater lengths of impiety. Mace New Testament discountenance such as hold vain irreligious discourse; for they will grow bold in impiety, Weymouth New Testament But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety, Worrell New Testament But shun the profane babblings, for they will proceed to more ungodliness; Worsley New Testament But avoid prophane empty harangues; for they will proceed to more impiety, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lord's Approved Workman…15Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. 16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness, 17and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,… Cross References Ephesians 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless. 1 Timothy 6:20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ. 1 Timothy 1:4 or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Timothy 4:7 But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 18:7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Matthew 12:36 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Romans 16:17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. 2 Peter 3:16 He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. Treasury of Scripture But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness. shun. 2 Timothy 2:14 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. 1 Timothy 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1 Timothy 6:20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: for. 2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. Ezra 10:10 And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them, Ye have transgressed, and have taken strange wives, to increase the trespass of Israel. Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. Jump to Previous Advance Aloof Avoid Babblings Bad Chatter Empty Evil Farther Foolish Frivolous Further Godless Greater Hold Impiety Increase Indulge Irreligious Lead Part Proceed Profane Shun Stand Talk Ungodliness Vain Worldly Worse WrongJump to Next Advance Aloof Avoid Babblings Bad Chatter Empty Evil Farther Foolish Frivolous Further Godless Greater Hold Impiety Increase Indulge Irreligious Lead Part Proceed Profane Shun Stand Talk Ungodliness Vain Worldly Worse Wrong2 Timothy 2 1. Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.17. Of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 19. The foundation of the Lord is sure. 22. He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after. But avoid The Greek word for "avoid" is "periistēmi," which means to turn oneself around or to shun. This is a strong directive, urging believers to actively distance themselves from certain behaviors or conversations. In the context of the early church, this was crucial for maintaining doctrinal purity and personal holiness. The use of "but" indicates a contrast to the previous verse, emphasizing the importance of this instruction. irreverent empty chatter which will only lead to more ungodliness For they will increase unto more ungodliness.--Better translated, for they will advance unto . . . The tendency of these useless discussions and idle disputes is to lead men into vain and profitless speculations, which end too often--as in the case, cited below, of Hymenaeus and Philetus--in the most fatal doctrinal error. The close connection between grave fundamental errors in doctrine and a lax and purely selfish life is constantly alluded to by St. Paul. Verse 16. - Profane for profane and vain, A.V.; proceed further in ungodliness for increase unto more ungodliness, A.V. Shun (περιι'´στασο, as in Titus 3:9); literally, step out of the way of, or stand away from - an unusual use of the word, found also in Josephus, 'Ant. Jud.,' 4. 6:12. Profane babblings (see 1 Timothy 4:7; 1 Timothy 6:20). They will proceed (προκόψουσιν); see note on προκοπή in 1 Timothy 4:15. Further in ungodliness (ἐπὶ πεῖον ἀσεβείας); surely better rendered in the A.V. to more ungodliness. It may be questioned whether "they" refers to the babblings or to the false teachers. It makes very good sense to say, "Avoid these profane babblings, for they won't stop there - they will grow into open impiety and blasphemy." But ver. 17, as Alford observes, is in favour of the "teachers" being the subject of "will proceed;" but it is not conclusive. If a full stop be put after "ungodliness," as in the A.V., ver. 17 comes in quite naturally with the further statement that "their word will eat as doth a gangrene."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. avoid περιΐστασο (periistaso) Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4026: From peri and histemi; to stand all around, i.e. to be a bystander, or to keep away from. irreverent βεβήλους (bebēlous) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 952: Permitted to be trodden, accessible. From the base of basis and belos; accessible, i.e. heathenish, wicked. [and] empty chatter, κενοφωνίας (kenophōnias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2757: Empty disputing, worthless babble. From a presumed compound of kenos and phone; empty sounding, i.e. Fruitless discussion. [which] γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. will [only] lead προκόψουσιν (prokopsousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4298: From pro and kopto; to drive forward, i.e. to advance. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. more πλεῖον (pleion) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's 4119: Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. ungodliness, ἀσεβείας (asebeias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 763: Impiety, irreverence, ungodliness, wickedness. From asebes; impiety, i.e. wickedness. Links 2 Timothy 2:16 NIV2 Timothy 2:16 NLT 2 Timothy 2:16 ESV 2 Timothy 2:16 NASB 2 Timothy 2:16 KJV 2 Timothy 2:16 BibleApps.com 2 Timothy 2:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Timothy 2:16 Chinese Bible 2 Timothy 2:16 French Bible 2 Timothy 2:16 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Timothy 2:16 But shun empty chatter for they will (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) |
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