2 Timothy 2:23

But speculations characterized by narrishkait and lacking da'as — such refuse, knowing that they produce fights.

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

22But flee from the ta'avot hane'urim (lusts of youth) + 2:22 Ps 25:7 and pursue tzedek, emunah, ahavah, and shalom with the ones calling on Adoneinu out of a lev tahor.

24And an eved Hashem ought not be a Ba'al Machlokes (quarrelsome person), but ought to be eidel (gentle, courteous) to all, a skilled rabbinic moreh, savlan (patient),

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:7But the worldly aggadot and bubbemeises (old wives tales), refuse. Rather, train yourself + 4:7 1:4 for chasidus. + 4:7 in Moshiach

2 Timothy 2:14Remind 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.

Titus 3:9But pilpul minutiae controversies and toldot and quarrels and fights about the Torah, avoid, for they are unprofitable hevel.

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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