2 Timothy 2:16

First Nations Version

Turn away from worthless and empty talk, for it will take people down a path far away from what is sacred and pure.

Cross References

Titus 3:9

But stay away from foolish arguments about ancestors, from things that cause division, and from conflicts about our tribal law. Arguments like these are worthless and will not help anyone.

1 Timothy 6:20

O He Gives Honor (Timothy), keep a close watch over the things that you have been entrusted with. Turn away from foolish and empty talk and arguments about what is falsely called knowledge.

Titus 1:14

Tell them not to listen to made-up stories from our Tribal Members or to instructions from those who are turning away from the truth.

2 Timothy 2:14

Keep reminding others about these things. Warn them in the sight of the Great Spirit not to fight over the meaning of words, for these are empty arguments that only bring a bad end to those who listen.

Revelation 13:3

I saw that one of the heads of the wild beast was fatally wounded, but the wound had healed, and all the people of the land were filled with wonder as they followed after the wild beast.

2 Peter 2:18

With empty boasts and puffed-up words, they prey on people’s weak human desires and lure them back into the wrong ways of those they have just escaped from.

2 Peter 2:2

Many will follow their shameful ways, and because of them the way of truth will be spoken against.

Hebrews 12:15

See to it that no one among you misses out on the gift of Creator’s great kindness and that no bitter root springs up among you, making trouble and poisoning many hearts.

Titus 1:11

These men must be silenced, for they are troubling whole families by teaching wrong things. They are behaving like tricksters using people for their own gain.

2 Timothy 3:13

Bad-hearted people will go from bad to worse. These are humans behaving like tricksters who lead people down the same kind of path they have been tricked into walking.

1 Timothy 4:7

Have nothing to do with made-up stories and worn-out tales that have been passed on from long ago. Instead, learn to walk in a sacred manner.

1 Corinthians 15:33

But do not let people who think like this fool you, for bad company will bring ruin to good character.

1 Corinthians 5:6

You have become prideful. This is not good. Do you not know that just a little yeast will spread through the whole lump of bread dough?

Revelation 13:14

Because of the signs that were done as it represented the first wild beast, it was able to trick the people who live in the land. It instructed them to carve an image to honor the first wild beast who was fatally wounded by the long knife yet lived.

1 Timothy 1:9

For we understand that the law was not made for those who walk in a good way. The law was made for outlaws, rebels, and those who follow their bad hearts and have no respect for what is spiritual. It was made for the unholy ones who walk in worthless ways, and for the ones who kill their own fathers or mothers and take the lives of others.

2 Timothy 2:21

Those who wash themselves clean from these worthless ways will be vessels of honor, made holy for the Headman’s use and ready to do many good deeds.