World English Bible
"But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,"
— 2 Timothy 2:16, World English 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 avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into 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 faithless, he remains faithful. He can't deny himself."
Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don't argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."