2 Timothy 2:23

23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23 in Other Translations

KJV
23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
ESV
23 Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.
NLT
23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.
MSG
23 Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights.
CSB
23 But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23 In-Context

21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

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