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2 Timothy 2:16
New King James Version
2 Timothy 2:16
New King James Version
16 But shun profane and [a]idle babblings, for they will [b]increase to more ungodliness.
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- 2 Timothy 2:16 empty chatter
- 2 Timothy 2:16 lead
2 Timothy 2:16
English Standard Version
2 Timothy 2:16
English Standard Version
16 But (A)avoid (B)irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,
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2 Timothy 2:16
New American Standard Bible
2 Timothy 2:16
New American Standard Bible
16 But (A)avoid (B)worldly and empty chatter, for [a]it will lead to further ungodliness,
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- 2 Timothy 2:16 Lit they will make further progress in ungodliness
2 Timothy 2:16
New International Version
2 Timothy 2:16
New International Version
16 Avoid godless chatter,(A) because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
2 Timothy 2:16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 Timothy 2:16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless,(A)
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