2 Timothy 2:14
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Timothy Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Pass on to faithful men what you have heard from Paul, who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Three images: soldier who avoids civilian entanglements, athlete who competes by …
Other Translations
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.
These things remind <FI>them<Fi> of, testifying fully before the Lord--not to strive about words to nothing profitable, but to the subversion of those hearing;
Put these things before them, giving them orders in the name of the Lord to keep themselves from fighting about words, which is of no profit, only causing error in their hearers.
Cross References
And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they …
And the burden of the Lord shall ye mention no more: for every man’s word shall be his burden; for …
Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the Lord, and do tell them, and cause my people …
O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto …
Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.
Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that …
The priests said not, Where is the Lord? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also …
What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, …
Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, …
And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, …