2 Timothy 2:16 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁶ But avoid worldly, empty chatter, for those who practice it will become more and more ungodly,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ But avoid all empty (vain, useless, idle) talk, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Common English Bible

¹⁶ Avoid their godless discussions, because they will lead many people into ungodly behavior,

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.

2 Timothy 2:16 Referencias Cruzadas

Titus 3:9

But you should avoid foolish arguments, and [pointless] discussions about ancestors, and quarrels and disputes about [observance of] the Law of Moses, for they are unprofitable and useless.

1 Timothy 6:20

[So], Timothy, guard [the Gospel message] which has been entrusted to you, while avoiding worldly, empty chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called “knowledge,”

Titus 1:14

instead of paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who reject the truth.

2 Timothy 2:14

Remind them [Note: This probably refers to the “trustworthy men” there at Ephesus. See 2:2] of these things [i.e., the truths just mentioned. Verses 8-13], solemnly urging them, in the presence of the Lord, not to argue over words, [for] it is useless and brings [only] ruin to those who listen to it.

Revelation 13:3

And one of the beast’s heads looked like it had been fatally wounded, but the wound healed and the entire world was amazed and followed after him.

2 Peter 2:18

[Although] their talk is big, what they say is worthless, and by [offering people] fleshly desires [i.e., sexual gratification], they lead people astray, who are barely escaping from the error of the world.

2 Peter 2:2

And many people will follow their unrestrained, indecent conduct, which will result in the true way [of God] being spoken against.

Hebrews 12:15

Look carefully [at how you are living] so that no one falls away from God’s unearned favor, and that no “poisonous plant sprouts up” to cause trouble and corrupt many people [Note: This is an analogy from Deut. 29:16-18 being used as a warning against the evil influence of wicked people],

Titus 1:11

They must be silenced [because] they are upsetting entire families by teaching things they should not be for the shameful purpose of making money.

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil people and impostors will go from bad to worse [in their behavior], deceiving people and being deceived by them.

1 Timothy 4:7

But you should have nothing to do with those worldly myths [See 1:4] and superstitious tales [often] told by old women. Instead, train yourself for living a godly life.

1 Corinthians 15:33

Do not be fooled; bad company ruins good moral behavior.

1 Corinthians 5:6

Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little yeast can leaven the whole batch of dough?

Revelation 13:14

[And] by being given [power] to perform these signs in the sight of the [first] beast, he deceives the people on earth. He told them to make a statue to [honor] the [first] beast, which had been wounded by a sword and yet lived [through it].

1 Timothy 1:9

We [also] know this: law [or, “the Law of Moses”] is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawbreakers and rebels, for ungodly people and sinners, for unholy and irreverent people, for people who kill their parents, for murderers,

2 Timothy 2:21

If a person rids himself of the common ones [i.e., the influences of evil people and qualities], he will be an instrument for [God’s] honor, dedicated, suitable for use by the Master, [and] prepared for [doing] every good deed.