1 Timothy 6:20

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O Timothy, guard what has been deposited with you, avoiding the voice of profane novelties and of opposing ideas, which are falsely called knowledge.

Cross References

Acts 16:1

Then he arrived at Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a faithful Jewish woman, his father a Gentile.

Acts 17:18

Now certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers were arguing with him. And some were saying, "What does this sower of the Word want to say?" Yet others were saying, "He seems to be an announcer for new demons." For he was announcing to them Jesus and the Resurrection.

Acts 17:21

(Now all the Athenians, and arriving visitors, were occupying themselves with nothing other than speaking or hearing various new ideas.)

Romans 1:22

For, while proclaiming themselves to be wise, they became foolish.

Romans 3:2

Much in every way: First of all, certainly, because the eloquence of God was entrusted to them.

1 Corinthians 2:6

Now, we do speak wisdom among the perfect, yet truly, this is not the wisdom of this age, nor that of the leaders of this age, which shall be reduced to nothing.

1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. And so it has been written: "I will catch the wise in their own astuteness."

Colossians 2:18

Let no one seduce you, preferring base things and a religion of Angels, walking according to what he has not seen, being vainly inflated by the sensations of his flesh,

Colossians 2:8

See to it that no one deceives you through philosophy and empty falsehoods, as found in the traditions of men, in accord with the influences of the world, and not in accord with Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

so much so that we ourselves even glory in you among the churches of God, because of your patience and faith in all of your persecutions and tribulations that you endure,

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who has loved us and who has given us an everlasting consolation and good hope in grace,

1 Timothy 1:11

which is in accord with the Gospel of the glory of the blessed God, the Gospel which has been entrusted to me.

1 Timothy 1:2

to Timothy, beloved son in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Timothy 1:4

against those who have been paying attention to fables and endless genealogies. These things present questions as if they were greater than the edification that is of God, which is in faith.

1 Timothy 1:6

Certain persons, wandering away from these things, have been turned aside to empty babbling,

1 Timothy 1:9

Knowing this, that the law was not set in place for the just, but for the unjust and the insubordinate, for the impious and sinners, for the wicked and the defiled, for those who commit patricide, matricide, or homicide,

1 Timothy 4:7

But avoid the silly fables of old women. And exercise yourself so as to advance in piety.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, flee from these things, and truly pursue justice, piety, faith, charity, patience, meekness.

1 Timothy 6:14

to observe the commandment, immaculately, irreproachably, unto the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:1

And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,

2 Timothy 2:16

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

Titus 1:14

not paying attention to Jewish fables, nor to the rules of men who have turned themselves away from the truth.

Titus 1:4

to Titus, beloved son according to the common faith. Grace and peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Savior.

Titus 1:9

embracing faithful speech which is in agreement with doctrine, so that he may be able to exhort in sound doctrine and to argue against those who contradict.

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, as well as arguments against the law. For these are useless and empty.

Revelation 3:3

Therefore, keep in mind the way that you have received and heard, and then observe it and repent. But if you will not be vigilant, I will come to you like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you.