1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding the profane babblings, and oppositions of that which is falsely called knowledge;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
21which some professing erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee.
Cross References
Acts 17:18And certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, were disputing with him. And some said: What would this babbler say? and others: He seems to be a proclaimer of foreign gods; because he made known to them the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.
Romans 1:22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools;
1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And will bring to nothing the prudence of the prudent.
1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written: He that takes the wise in their craftiness.
Colossians 2:18Let no one defraud you of the prize, seeking it[2:18] in humiliation and worship of the angels, intruding into things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
2 Thessalonians 2:15So then, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions[2:15] which ye were taught, whether by word, or by our letter.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:14-21
The Apostle's Solemn Charge; Caution to Rich. ( a. d. 64.) 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto;… Read the whole commentary →