1 Timothy 6:20

New Century Version

Timothy, guard what God has trusted to you. Stay away from foolish, useless talk and from the arguments of what is falsely called “knowledge.”

Cross References

Acts 16:1

Paul came to Derbe and Lystra, where a follower named Timothy lived. Timothy’s mother was Jewish and a believer, but his father was a Greek.

Acts 17:18

Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers argued with him, saying, “This man doesn’t know what he is talking about. What is he trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be telling us about some other gods,” because Paul was telling them about Jesus and his rising from the dead.

Acts 17:21

(All the people of Athens and those from other countries who lived there always used their time to talk about the newest ideas.)

Romans 1:22

They said they were wise, but they became fools.

Romans 3:2

Yes, of course, there is in every way. The most important thing is this: God trusted the Jews with his teachings.

1 Corinthians 2:6

However, I speak a wisdom to those who are mature. But this wisdom is not from this world or from the rulers of this world, who are losing their power.

1 Corinthians 3:19

because the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. It is written in the Scriptures, “He catches those who are wise in their own clever traps.”

Colossians 2:18

Do not let anyone disqualify you by making you humiliate yourself and worship angels. Such people enter into visions, which fill them with foolish pride because of their human way of thinking.

Colossians 2:8

Be sure that no one leads you away with false and empty teaching that is only human, which comes from the ruling spirits of this world, and not from Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

So we brag about you to the other churches of God. We tell them about the way you continue to be strong and have faith even though you are being treated badly and are suffering many troubles.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So, brothers and sisters, stand strong and continue to believe the teachings we gave you in our speaking and in our letter.

1 Timothy 1:11

That teaching is part of the Good News of the blessed God that he gave me to tell.

1 Timothy 1:2

To Timothy, a true child to me because you believe: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Timothy 1:4

Tell them not to spend their time on stories that are not true and on long lists of names in family histories. These things only bring arguments; they do not help God’s work, which is done in faith.

1 Timothy 1:6

Some people have missed these things and turned to useless talk.

1 Timothy 1:9

We also know that the law is not made for good people but for those who are against the law and for those who refuse to follow it. It is for people who are against God and are sinful, who are unholy and ungodly, who kill their fathers and mothers, who murder,

1 Timothy 4:7

But do not follow foolish stories that disagree with God’s truth, but train yourself to serve God.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, run away from all those things. Instead, live in the right way, serve God, have faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:14

Do what you were commanded to do without wrong or blame until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

2 Timothy 2:1

You then, Timothy, my child, be strong in the grace we have in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:16

Stay away from foolish, useless talk, because that will lead people further away from God.

Titus 1:14

not accepting Jewish false stories and the commands of people who reject the truth.

Titus 1:4

To Titus, my true child in the faith we share: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

Titus 1:9

By holding on to the trustworthy word just as we teach it, overseers can help people by using true teaching, and they can show those who are against the true teaching that they are wrong.

Titus 3:9

But stay away from those who have foolish arguments and talk about useless family histories and argue and quarrel about the law. Those things are worth nothing and will not help anyone.

Revelation 3:3

So do not forget what you have received and heard. Obey it, and change your hearts and lives. So you must wake up, or I will come like a thief, and you will not know when I will come to you.