2 Timothy 2:23

But foolish and vnlearned questions auoid, knowing that they doe gender strifes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And put away foolish and uncontrolled questionings, seeing that they are a cause of trouble.
- Basic English Bible

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.
- Darby Bible

And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.
- English Revised Version

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Timothy 2:23

2:21 If a man purge himself from these - Vessels of dishonour, so as to have no fellowship with them.

2:22 Flee youthful desires - Those peculiarly incident to youth. Follow peace with them - Unity with all true believers. Out of a pure heart - Youthful desires, destroy this purity: righteousness, faith, love, peace, accompany it.

2:24 A servant of the Lord must not - Eagerly or passionately. Strive - As do the vain wranglers spoken of, verse 23. But be apt to teach - Chiefly by patience and unwearied assiduity.

2:25 In meekness - He has often need of zeal, always of meekness. If haply God - For it is wholly his work. May give them repentance - The acknowledging of the truth would then quickly follow.