2 Timothy 2:23

Ever shun foolish and puerile discussions, for you know that they lead to quarrels.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

22Flee from the passions of youth, but run after righteousness, faith, love, and peace, in company with those who out of a pure heart call upon the Lord.

24The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be kind to all men; a skilful teacher, patient of wrong.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:7Ever reject these profane and old womanish myths; and continually train yourself for the contest of godliness.

2 Timothy 2:14Always call these truths to men’s mind; adjuring them in the presence of God to avoid controversy. It is a useless thing, and subverts those who listen to it.

Titus 3:9But avoid foolish questionings and genealogies and dissensions and wranglings about the law; for these are unprofitable and empty.

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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