1 Timothy 1:6

And it is because they have not aimed at these things that the attention of certain people has been diverted to unprofitable subjects.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5The object of all instruction is to call forth that love which comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

7They want to be Teachers of the Law, and yet do not understand either the words they use, or the subjects on which they speak so confidently.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:15There are some who have already left us, to follow Satan.

1 Timothy 6:20Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane prattle and contradictions of what some miscall ‘theology,’

2 Timothy 2:23Shun foolish and ignorant discussions, for you know that they only breed quarrels;

Titus 1:10There are, indeed, many unruly persons — great talkers who deceive themselves, principally converts from Judaism,

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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