Bible verse
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
2 Timothy 2:16 · BSB
The verses around it, from 2 Timothy 2.
12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
20 A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.
KJV
But shun profane [and] vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
ASV
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
ERV
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
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