NET Bible
"But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,"
— 2 Timothy 2:16, NET Bible
“But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”
“But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness, ”
“But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,”
“But shun profane and vain babblings: for they grow much towards ungodliness.”
“But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,”
“But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”
If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.
Dealing with False Teachers Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.
Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.
But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,
and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.
They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people’s faith.
However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal:“The Lord knows those who are his,” and“Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”