O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and t
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced tha
Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he
Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.
But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned t
Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless
Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.
That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affli
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to
Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating n
Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, a
For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words
or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s wo
To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentle
Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,