2 Timothy 2:23 BSB — MannaFest

2 Timothy 2:23

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

BSB

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ASV

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

KJV

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

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Commentary

1 voice

Albert Barnes

1798–1870

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid; - see the notes at 2Ti 2:16; compare the notes at 1Ti 1:4, 1Ti 1:6; 1Ti 4:7. The word “unlearned,” here, means “trifling; that which does not tend to edification; stupid.” The Greeks and the Hebrews were greatly given to controversies of various kinds, and many of the questions discussed pertained to points which could not be settled, or which, if settled, were of no importance. Such has been the character of no small part of the disputes which have agitated the world.

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The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

(Tit 3:9.) unlearned--Greek, "undisciplined"; not tending to promote the discipline of faith and morals (Pr 5:23). "Uninstructive"; in contrast with "instructing" (2Ti 2:25), and "wise unto salvation" (2Ti 3:15). avoid--"decline."

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Original language & word study

11 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
τὰς	tas	<the>	G3588 →
δὲ	de	And	G1161 →
μωρὰς	mōras	foolish	G3474 →
καὶ	kai	and	G2532 →
ἀπαιδεύτους	apaideutous	ignorant	G521 →
ζητήσεις	zētēseis	speculations	G2214 →
παραιτοῦ	paraitou	do refuse	G3868 →
εἰδὼς	eidōs	knowing
ὅτι	hoti	that	G3754 →
γεννῶσιν	gennōsin	they breed	G1080 →
μάχας·	machas	quarrels;	G3163 →

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Through
1 Timothy 4:7
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
leads to
- 2 Timothy 2:16
  But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Titus 2:12
  It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
- 1 Timothy 1:4
  or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
Through
1 Timothy 1:4
or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
leads to
- Titus 1:14
  and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- 1 Timothy 4:7
  But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Titus 3:9
  But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- 2 Timothy 4:4
  So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
Through
Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
leads to
- 2 Timothy 2:14
  Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

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