2 Timothy 2:14 bbe — Put these things before them, giving them orders in the name of the Lord to keep themselves from fighting about words,…

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"Put these things before them, giving them orders in the name of the Lord to keep themselves from fighting about words, which is of no profit, only causing error in their hearers."

— 2 Timothy 2:14, Bible in Basic English

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2 Timothy 2 — Context

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This is a true saying: If we undergo death with him, then will we be living with him:

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If we go on to the end, then we will be ruling with him: if we say we have no knowledge of him, then he will say he has no knowledge of us:

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If we are without faith, still he keeps faith, for he will never be untrue to himself.

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Put these things before them, giving them orders in the name of the Lord to keep themselves from fighting about words, which is of no profit, only causing error in their hearers.

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Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way.

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But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,

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And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;

2 Timothy 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 2:14 say?
2 Timothy 2:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Put these things before them, giving them orders in the name of the Lord to keep themselves from fighting about words, which is of no profit, only causing error in their hearers.”
Where is 2 Timothy 2:14 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 2:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 2:14.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 2:14 in?
2 Timothy 2:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 2:14?
2 Timothy 2:14 reads (BBE): “Put these things before them, giving them orders in the name of the Lord to keep themselves from fighting about words, which is of no profit, only causing error in their hearers.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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