2 Timothy 2:14

Remember these things, testifying before God, that they shall not fight with words, profitable unto nothing, for the overturning of those who hear.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 unfaithful, he remains faithful; for he is not able to deny himself.

15Study to present yourself to God approved, a workman not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:26For what is a man profited, if he may gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Acts 15:24Since we heard that certain ones having come out from us troubled you, disturbing your souls with words which we did not command:

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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