2 Timothy 2:14

The English Standar Version

Remind them of these things, and charge them before God[1] not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.

Cross References

Jeremiah 16:19

O LORD, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in the day of trouble, to you shall the nations come from the ends of the earth and say: "Our fathers have inherited nothing but lies, worthless things in which there is no profit.

Jeremiah 2:11

Has a nation changed its gods, even though they are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.

Jeremiah 2:8

The priests did not say, 'Where is the LORD?' Those who handle the law did not know me; the shepherds[1] transgressed against me; the prophets prophesied by Baal and went after things that do not profit.

Jeremiah 23:32

Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams, declares the LORD, and who tell them and lead my people astray by their lies and their recklessness, when I did not send them or charge them. So they do not profit this people at all, declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 23:36

But 'the burden of the LORD' you shall mention no more, for the burden is every man's own word, and you pervert the words of the living God, the LORD of hosts, our God.

Jeremiah 7:8

"Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no avail.

Habakkuk 2:18

"What profit is an idol when its maker has shaped it, a metal image, a teacher of lies? For its maker trusts in his own creation when he makes speechless idols!

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what shall a man give in return for his life?

Acts 13:10

and said, "You son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, full of all deceit and villainy, will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord?

Acts 15:24

Since we have heard that some persons have gone out from us and troubled you[4] with words, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no instructions,

Romans 14:1

As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.

Galatians 1:7

not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ.

Ephesians 4:17

Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, then, brothers,[1] we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to live[2] and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.

1 Timothy 1:4

nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship[1] from God that is by faith.

1 Timothy 1:6

Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion,

1 Timothy 4:8

for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality.

1 Timothy 6:13

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before[4] Pontius Pilate made the good confession,

2 Timothy 1:6

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands,

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:23

Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 4:1

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them.

2 Peter 1:13

I think it right, as long as I am in this body,[8] to stir you up by way of reminder,

1 Samuel 12:21

And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty.