2 Timothy 2:23

But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife.

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In The King James Version

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

In Context

22So then, flee from the desires of your youth, yet truly, pursue justice, faith, hope, charity, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.

24For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:7But avoid the silly fables of old women. And exercise yourself so as to advance in piety.

2 Timothy 2:14Insist on these things, testifying before the Lord. Do not be contentious about words, for this is useful for nothing but the subversion of listeners.

Titus 3:9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, as well as arguments against the law. For these are useless and empty.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Cautions against Contention. ( a. d. 66.) 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may… Read the whole commentary →

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