2 Timothy 2:14

Contextual Overview

¹⁴Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to fight about words. This is useless and leads to the ruin of those who listen. ¹⁴ Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord, that they striue not about words to no profite, but to the subuerting of the hearers. ¹⁴ Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. ¹⁴ Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. ¹⁴ Remind them of these things, and solemnly exhort them in the presence of God not to dispute about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the listeners.¹⁴ Continue teaching these things, warning people in God's presence not to argue about words. It does not help anyone, and it ruins those who listen. ¹⁴ Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.¹⁴Remind them of these things, solemnly charging them in the presence of God not to dispute about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers. ¹⁴Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which is in no way profitable and leads its listeners to ruin.¹⁴ Don't let anyone forget these things. And with God as your witness, you must warn them not to argue about words. These arguments don't help anyone. In fact, they ruin everyone who listens to them.

Bible Verse Review
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put: 2 Timothy 1:6, 2 Peter 1:13

charging: 2 Timothy 4:1, Ephesians 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 1 Timothy 5:21, 1 Timothy 6:13

that: 2 Timothy 2:16, 2 Timothy 2:23, Romans 14:1, 1 Timothy 1:4, 1 Timothy 1:6, 1 Timothy 6:4, 1 Timothy 6:5, Titus 3:9-11

to no: 1 Samuel 12:21, Jeremiah 2:8, Jeremiah 2:11, Jeremiah 7:8, Jeremiah 16:19, Jeremiah 23:32, Habakkuk 2:18, Matthew 16:26, 1 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 13:9

the subverting: Jeremiah 23:36, Acts 13:10, Acts 15:24, Galatians 1:7, Titus 3:11

Reciprocal: Numbers 16:16 - before Ezra 1:11 - five thousand Mark 8:15 - he charged Romans 15:15 - as 1 Corinthians 14:6 - what shall I 1 Timothy 1:20 - Alexander 1 Timothy 4:6 - thou put 2 Timothy 2:18 - overthrow

Cross-References

Genesis 10:11
Out of that land he went forth into Ashshur, and built Nineveh, Rechovot-Ir, Kelach,

Genesis 10:11
Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah,

Genesis 10:11
From that land he went out to Assyria, and he built Nineveh, Rehoboth-Ir, Calah,

Genesis 10:11
From there he went to Assyria, where he built the cities of Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, and Calah.

Genesis 10:11
From that land he went to Assyria, where he built Nineveh, Rehoboth-Ir, Calah,

Genesis 10:11
From that land Nimrod went to Assyria, and built Nineveh, and Rehoboth-Ir, and Calah,

Genesis 10:11
From that land he went to Assyria, and built Nineveh, Rehoboth-Ir, Calah,

Genesis 10:11
Out of that land came Asshur, and builded Niniueh, and the citie Rehoboth, and Calah:

Genesis 10:11
From that land he went out to Assyria and built Nineveh and Rehoboth-Ir and Calah,

Genesis 10:11
Ashur went out from that land and built Ninveh, the city Rechovot, Kelach,

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Of these things put them in remembrance,.... Meaning either his hearers, or those to whom he was to commit the things he had heard of the apostle, and who must expect to suffer afflictions, and endure hardships, for the sake of Christ, and his Gospel; wherefore to remind them of the above sayings might be of use and comfort to them. This clause is wanting in the Arabic version.

Charging them before the Lord; the omniscient God, as in his sight, as they will answer it to him another day; see 1 Timothy 5:21,

that they strive not about words; it became them to strive and contend for the form of sound words, for the wholesome words or doctrines of our Lord Jesus, but not about mere words, and especially such as were

to no profit; to no advantage to truth, nor to themselves nor others; were not to edification, to spiritual edification, to godly edifying, which is in faith:

but to the subverting of the hearers; the confounding of their minds, misleading their judgments, and overthrowing their faith; and therefore were not only unprofitable, but hurtful and pernicious, and by all means to be avoided.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Of these things put them in remembrance - These great principles in regard to the kingdom of Christ. They would be as useful to others as they were for Timothy, to whom they were specially addressed.

Charging them before the Lord - In the presence of the Lord, implying that it was a very important matter; see the notes at 1 Timothy 1:18.

That they strive not about words to no profit; - see the notes at 1Ti 1:6; 1 Timothy 6:4.

But to the subverting of the hearers - Turning them away from the simplicity of faith. It is rare, indeed, that a religious controversy does not produce this effect, and this is commonly the case, where, as often happens, the matter in dispute is of little importance.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 14. That they strive not about words — WORDS, not things, have been a most fruitful source of contention in the Christian world; and among religious people, the principal cause of animosity has arisen from the different manner of apprehending the same term, while, in essence, both meant the same thing. All preachers and divines should be very careful, both in speaking and writing, to explain the terms they use, and never employ them in any sense but that in which they have explained them.

The subverting of the hearers. — This is the general tendency of all polemical divinity and controversial preaching, when angry passions are called in to support the doctrines of the Gospel.