2 Timothy 2:14-19
Legacy Standard Bible
Accurately Handle the Word of Truth
14 Remind them of these things, solemnly (A)charging them in the presence of God not to (B)dispute about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to (C)present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling (D)the word of truth. 16 But (E)avoid (F)godless and empty chatter, for [a]it will lead to further ungodliness, 17 and their word will spread like [b]gangrene. Among them are (G)Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who have gone astray from the truth saying that (H)the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset (I)the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, the (J)firm foundation of God stands, having this (K)seal, “(L)The [c]Lord knows those who are His,” and, “(M)Everyone who names the name of the [d]Lord is to (N)depart from wickedness.”
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- 2 Timothy 2:16 Lit they will make further progress in ungodliness
- 2 Timothy 2:17 Or cancer
- 2 Timothy 2:19 In OT, Yahweh, cf. Num 16:5
- 2 Timothy 2:19 In OT, Yahweh, cf. Joel 2:23
2 Timothy 2:14-19
New International Version
Dealing With False Teachers
14 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words;(A) it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.(B) 16 Avoid godless chatter,(C) because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 17 Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus(D) and Philetus, 18 who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place,(E) and they destroy the faith of some.(F) 19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,(G) sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(H) and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord(I) must turn away from wickedness.”
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