1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, keep that with which thou art entrusted, avoiding profane empty babblings, and the oppositions of science falsely so called:
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19treasuring up to themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may obtain eternal life.
21which some pretending to, have erred from the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
Cross References
Acts 17:18But some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him; and some said, What would this babler say? and others, He seemeth to be a proclaimer of foreign deities: because he preached to them Jesus and the resurrection.
Romans 1:22Pretending to be wise they Became fools:
1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent."
1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written, "He taketh the wise in their own craftiness:"
Colossians 2:18Let no one deprive you of your reward by an affected humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into what he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his carnal mind;
2 Thessalonians 2:15Therefore, brethren, be steady, and hold fast the traditions, which ye have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:14-21
The Apostle's Solemn Charge; Caution to Rich. ( a. d. 64.) 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto;… Read the whole commentary →