2 Timothy 2:23

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Timothy 2:23

BSB

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

AKJV

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do engender strifes.

CPDV

But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife.

ERV

But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.

NHEB

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

SMT

And silly and ignorant questions refuse, knowing that they produce strifes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Timothy 2:23

ButG1161Conjunction foolishG3474Adjective andG2532Conjunction unlearnedG521Adjective questionsG2214Noun Feminine avoidG3868Verb knowingG1492Verb thatG3754ConjunctiontheydogenderG1080Verb strifesG3163Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Timothy 2:23

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

Overview of 2 Timothy 2:23

Summary

Reject senseless debates that create division

Event

Warning against foolish arguments

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD