1 Timothy 1:6

from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned away to vain talking,

World English Bible Classic

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5But the goal of this command is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith,

7desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say nor about what they strongly affirm.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:15For already some have turned away after Satan.

1 Timothy 6:20Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge,

2 Timothy 2:23But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

Titus 1:10For there are also many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,

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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