Devine Scripture

2 Timothy 2:14

2 Timothy chapter 2 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.

Context

v.13if we are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.

v.14This passage

v.15Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 6:4

    he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but doting about questionings and disputes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

  • 2 Timothy 2:16

    But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

  • Jeremiah 16:19

    O Jehovah, my strength, and my stronghold, and my refuge in the day of affliction, unto thee shall the nations come from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Our fathers have inherited nought but lies, even vanity and things wherein there is no profit.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6

    Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.

  • Romans 14:1

    But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples.

  • Jeremiah 2:8

    The priests said not, Where is Jehovah? and they that handle the law knew me not: the rulers also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.