2 Timothy
King James Version (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:16
“But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”
King James Version (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:16 Context
13If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 14Of 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. 15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
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Other Translations
But shun profane and vaine bablings, for they will increase vnto more vngodlinesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But avoid worldly {and} empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
- American Standard Version (1901)
But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,
- Basic English Bible
But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
- Darby Bible
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness.
- Webster's Bible
But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety,
- Weymouth Bible
But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
- World English Bible
But eschewe thou vnhooli and veyn spechis, for whi tho profiten myche to vnfeithfulnesse,
- Wycliffe Bible
and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But avoid worldly {and} empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
- American Standard Version (1901)
But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,
- Basic English Bible
But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
- Darby Bible
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness.
- Webster's Bible
But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety,
- Weymouth Bible
But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
- World English Bible
But eschewe thou vnhooli and veyn spechis, for whi tho profiten myche to vnfeithfulnesse,
- Wycliffe Bible
and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 2 Timothy 2:16
2:16 They - Who babble thus will grow worse and worse.
People's Bible Notes for 2 Timothy 2:16
2Ti 2:16 But shun. Preach the truth. Shun foolish speculations. Profane. Unholy.