1 Timothy 1:6

Some have deviated from these things, and have ended up talking nonsense.

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In The King James Version

From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

In Context

5The reason why I insist on this is so we may have love that comes from a pure heart, from a clear conscience and sincere trust in God.

7They have ambitions to be teachers of the law, but they have no idea what they're talking about or what they're so boldly announcing!

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:15However, some have already gone the way of Satan.

1 Timothy 6:20Timothy, take care of what's been given to you. Don't pay any attention to pointless chatter and arguments based on so-called “knowledge.”

2 Timothy 2:23Avoid foolish and childish debates, for you know they only lead to fights.

Titus 1:10For there are many rebels around who talk a lot of deceptive nonsense, especially from the circumcision group.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 1:6-12

Timothy Reminded of His Charge. ( a. d. 64.) 5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; 7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for… Read the whole commentary →

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