2 Timothy 2:23

23 But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.

2 Timothy 2:23 In-Context

21 If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, [in separating himself from them], he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.
22 But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.
24 And a bondman of [the] Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;
25 in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of [the] truth,

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit. 'foolish and undisciplined questionings;' in general a mind not subject to God, a man following his own mind and will.
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