2 Timothy 2:16

2 Timothy chapter 2 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

American Standard Version · 1901

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

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

v.16This passage

v.17and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus;

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

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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.
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Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
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Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.