2 Timothy 2:14

Remind them of these things, solemnly warning them in the presence of Hashem not to be engaged in disputes over devarim, which is not beneficial, but only ruins the hearers.

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

13If we are not ne'emanim (faithful), He remains ne'eman (faithful), for to deny Himself, He is not able.

15Do your best to shtel zich (apply yourself), to present yourself to Hashem as one approved, a po'el (workman) without bushah (shame), keeping on a derech yashar the Dvar HaEmes.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 12:21And turn ye not aside; for then should ye go after hatohu (the vain, empty thing, idol), which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are tohu (vain, empty).

Jeremiah 2:11Hath ever a nation changed elohim, 1 and these no elohim at all? 1 But My people have exchanged their kavod 1 for that which is worthless. 1

Jeremiah 16:19Hashem, my strength, and my ma'oz (fortress), 1 and my refuge in the yom tzarah, 1 the Goyim shall come unto Thee from the ends of the earth, 1 and shall say: Surely Avoteinu have inherited sheker, 1 hevel, and things wherein there is no profit. 1

Jeremiah 23:36And the massa (burden) of Hashem shall ye mention no more; for every manʼs word shall be his massa (burden); for ye have perverted the Devarim of the Elohim Chayyim, of Hashem Tzva'os Eloheinu.

Matthew 16:26For what will a man be benefited if he acquires the whole world and forfeits his neshamah, or what will a man give in exchange for his neshamah?

Acts 15:24Vi-bahlt (since) we heard that certain men had gone out from us, though not having any directives from us, and have given you mitzvot with devarim unsettling your nefashot (souls),

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:9-14

Ministerial Encouragements. ( a. d. 66.) 8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny… Read the whole commentary →

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