2 Timothy 2:16

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Timothy 2:16

BSB

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

AKJV

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness.

CPDV

But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.

ERV

But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

NHEB

But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

SMT

And avoid profane, empty discourses: for they will proceed to more of profanation.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Timothy 2:16

ButG1161Conjunction shunG4026Verb profaneG952AdjectiveandvainbabblingsG2757Noun Feminine forG1063ConjunctiontheywillincreaseG4298Verb untoG1909Preposition moreG4119Adjective ungodlinessG763Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Timothy 2:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Timothy 2:16

Summary

Avoid profane empty talk promoting ungodliness

Event

Paul warns against profane speech

Estimated Time Period

c. 65 AD