2 Timothy 2:23
Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they breed quarrels.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
In Context
24A servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel, but to be kind to everyone, able to teach, and patient,
Cross References
1 Timothy 4:7Have nothing to do with profane myths and old wives' tales. Rather train yoʋrself for godliness.
2 Timothy 2:14Remind the people of these things, solemnly charging them before the Lord not to quarrel about words, which does no good but only leads to the ruin of those who are listening.
Titus 3:9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and futile.
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 →