2 Timothy 2:16

But, the profane pratings, shun; for, unto more ungodliness, will they force themselves on;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

In Context

15Give diligence, thyself, approved, to present unto God,—a workman not to be put to shame, skillfully handling the word of truth.

17And, their discourse, as a gangrene, will eat its way;—of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

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Cross References

Ezra 10:10Then arose Ezra the priest, and said unto them, Ye, have acted unfaithfully, and have married foreign women,—to add unto the guilt of Israel.

1 Corinthians 5:6Unseemly, is your boast! Know ye not that, a little leaven, doth leaven, the whole of the lump?

2 Thessalonians 2:7For, the secret, of lawlessness, already, is inwardly working itself,—only, until, he that restraineth at present, shall be gone, out of the midst:

1 Timothy 6:20O Timothy! that which hath been entrusted, do thou guard, avoiding the profane pratings and oppositions of falsely named knowledge,—

2 Timothy 3:13Whereas, wicked men and howling impostors, will force their way to the worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Titus 1:14Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth:

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:15-19

Cautions against Error. ( a. d. 66.) 14 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. 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have… Read the whole commentary →

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