2 Timothy 2:14

2 Timothy 2:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

Context of 2 Timothy 2:14

12If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He will also deny us; 13If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself. Remind the people of these facts, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God to avoid petty controversy over words, which does no good, and [upsets and undermines and] ruins [the faith of] those who listen. 15Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. 16But avoid all irreverent babble and godless chatter [with its profane, empty words], for it will lead to further ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:14 word by word

Ταῦτα ὑπομίμνῃσκε διαμαρτυρόμενος ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ μὴ λογομαχεῖν ἐπ᾽ οὐδὲν χρήσιμον ἐπὶ καταστροφῇ τῶν ἀκουόντων.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Of these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• putὑπομιμνήσκωhupomimnēskō · to remindG5279
• chargingδιαμαρτύρομαιdiamarturomai · to testify solemnlyG1263
• beforeἐνώπιονenōpion · beforeG1799
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• that they striveλογομαχέωlogomacheō · to quarrelG3054
• notμήmē · notG3361
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• noοὐδείςoudeis · noneG3762
• profitχρήσιμοςchrēsimos · profitableG5539
• toἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• the subvertingκαταστροφήkatastrophē · ruinG2692
• of the hearersἀκούωakouō · to hearG191

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:14

• 2 Timothy 1:6That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination].
• 2 Peter 1:13I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,
• 2 Timothy 4:1I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:
• Ephesians 4:17So this I say, and solemnly affirm together with the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer live as the [unbelieving] Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds [and in the foolishness and emptiness of their souls],
• 1 Thessalonians 4:1Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, believers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority, that you withdraw and keep away from every brother or sister who leads an undisciplined life and does not live in accordance with the tradition and teaching that you have received from us.
• 1 Timothy 5:21I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels that you guard and keep these rules without bias, doing nothing out of favoritism.
• 1 Timothy 6:13I solemnly charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and [in the presence] of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession [in His testimony] before Pontius Pilate,
• 2 Timothy 2:16But avoid all irreverent babble and godless chatter [with its profane, empty words], for it will lead to further ungodliness,
• Romans 14:1As for the one whose faith is weak, accept him [into your fellowship], but not for [the purpose of] quarreling over his opinions.
• 1 Timothy 1:4nor to pay attention to legends (fables, myths) and endless genealogies, which give rise to useless speculation and meaningless arguments rather than advancing God’s program of instruction which is grounded in faith [and requires surrendering the entire self to God in absolute trust and confidence].
• 1 Timothy 6:4he is conceited and woefully ignorant [understanding nothing]. He has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, which produces envy, quarrels, verbal abuse, evil suspicions,
• 1 Samuel 12:21You must not turn away, for then you would go after futile things which cannot profit or rescue, because they are futile.
• Jeremiah 2:8[Even] the priests did not say, ‘Where is the Lord?’ And those who deal with the law [given to Moses] did not know Me. The rulers and shepherds also transgressed against Me, And the prophets prophesied by [the authority and in the name of] Baal And walked after [idolatrous] things that did not benefit [them].
• Jeremiah 7:8“Behold, you are trusting in deceptive and useless words that bring no benefit.
• Jeremiah 16:19[Then said Jeremiah] “O Lord, my Strength and my Stronghold, And my Refuge in the day of distress and need, The nations will come to You From the ends of the earth and say, ‘Our fathers have inherited nothing but lies and illusion, [Worthless] things in which there is no benefit!’

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14That 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…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Of 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 1 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 6:4. But to the subverting…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-21Verses 14-21 Those disposed to strive, commonly strive about matters of small moment. But strifes of words destroy the things of God. The apostle mentions some who erred. They did not deny the resurrection, but they corrupted that true doctrine. Yet nothing can be so foolish or erroneous, but it will overturn the temporary faith of some professors. This foundation has two writings on it. One speaks our comfort. None can overthrow the faith of any whom God…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14-26Timothy must focus on Paul's teaching and avoid the teachings and behavior of false teachers 2:8–13. The false teachings were probably similar to those in 1 Timothy 6:20–21.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. them--those over whom thou dost preside (Tit 3:1). charging--Greek, "testifying continually": "adjuring them." before the Lord--(1Ti 5:21). that they strive not about words--rather, "strive with words": "not to have a (mere) war of words" (2Ti 2:23, 24; 1Ti 6:4) where the most vital matters are at stake (2Ti 2:17, 18; Ac 18:15). The oldest manuscripts put a stop at "charging them before the Lord" (which clause is thus connected with "put them in…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Timothy 2:14

• Doctrines
• Influence
• Minister, Christian
• Strife
• Vanity
• Words

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Approved
• Commit
• Deny
• Eat
• Endure
• Entangle
• Eternal
• Faithful
• Foolish

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings