1 Timothy 6:20

God's Word

Timothy, guard the Good News which has been entrusted to you. Turn away from pointless discussions and the claims of false knowledge that people use to oppose ⌞the Christian faith⌟.

Cross References

Acts 16:1

Paul arrived in the city of Derbe and then went to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived. Timothy’s mother was a Jewish believer, but his father was Greek.

Acts 17:18

Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers had discussions with him. Some asked, “What is this babbling fool trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be speaking about foreign gods.” The philosophers said these things because Paul was telling the Good News about Jesus and saying that people would come back to life.

Acts 17:21

Everyone who lived in Athens looked for opportunities to tell or hear something new and unusual.

Romans 1:22

While claiming to be wise, they became fools.

Romans 3:2

There are all kinds of advantages. First of all, God entrusted them with his word.

1 Corinthians 2:6

However, we do use wisdom to speak to those who are mature. It is a wisdom that doesn’t belong to this world or to the rulers of this world who are in power today and gone tomorrow.

1 Corinthians 3:19

The wisdom of this world is nonsense in God’s sight. That’s why Scripture says, “God catches the wise in their cleverness.”

Colossians 2:18

Let no one who delights in ⌞false⌟ humility and the worship of angels tell you that you don’t deserve a prize. Such a person, whose sinful mind fills him with arrogance, gives endless details of the visions he has seen.

Colossians 2:8

Be careful not to let anyone rob you ⌞of this faith⌟ through a shallow and misleading philosophy. Such a person follows human traditions and the world’s way of doing things rather than following Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

That’s why we brag in God’s churches about your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and suffering you are experiencing.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

Then, brothers and sisters, firmly hold on to the traditions we taught you either when we spoke to you or in our letter.

1 Timothy 1:11

Moses’ Teachings were intended to be used in agreement with the Good News that contains the glory of the blessed God. I was entrusted with that Good News.

1 Timothy 1:2

To Timothy, a genuine child in faith. Good will, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord are yours!

1 Timothy 1:4

and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These myths and genealogies raise a lot of questions rather than promoting God’s plan, which centers in faith.

1 Timothy 1:6

Some people have left these qualities behind and have turned to useless discussions.

1 Timothy 1:9

For example, a person must realize that those laws are not intended for people who have God’s approval. Laws are intended for lawbreakers and rebels, for ungodly people and sinners, for those who think nothing is holy or sacred, for those who kill their fathers, their mothers, or other people.

1 Timothy 4:7

Don’t have anything to do with godless myths that old women like to tell. Rather, train yourself to live a godly life.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:14

I insist that, until our Lord Jesus Christ appears, you obey this command completely. Then you cannot be blamed for doing anything wrong.

2 Timothy 2:1

My child, find your source of strength in the kindness  of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:16

Avoid pointless discussions. People who ⌞pay attention to these pointless discussions⌟ will become more ungodly,

Titus 1:14

They shouldn’t pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who are always rejecting the truth.

Titus 1:4

To Titus, a genuine child in the faith we share. Good will  and peace from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Savior are yours!

Titus 1:9

He must be devoted to the trustworthy message we teach. Then he can use these accurate teachings to encourage people and correct those who oppose the word.

Titus 3:9

Avoid foolish controversies, arguments about genealogies, quarrels, and fights about Moses’ Teachings. This is useless and worthless.

Revelation 3:3

So remember what you received and heard. Obey, and change the way you think and act. If you’re not alert, I’ll come like a thief. You don’t know when I will come.