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2 Timothy 2:14

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Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
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  1. Titus 3:9–11Rank 1 from verse 14
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    9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

    10A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

    11Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

  2. 2 Timothy 2:23Rank 2 from verse 14
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    23But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

  3. 2 Timothy 4:1Rank 3 from verse 14
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    1I CHARGE thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

  4. Romans 14:1Rank 4 from verse 14
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    1HIM that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

  5. 1 Timothy 5:21Rank 5 from verse 14
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    21I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

  6. 1 Timothy 6:4–5Rank 6 from verse 14
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    4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

    5Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

  7. Hebrews 13:9Rank 7 from verse 14
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    9Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

  8. Acts 15:24Rank 8 from verse 14
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    24Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

  9. 1 Samuel 12:21Rank 9 from verse 14
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    21And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.

  10. 1 Timothy 6:13Rank 10 from verse 14
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    13I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

  11. 2 Peter 1:13Rank 11 from verse 14
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    13Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

  12. 2 Thessalonians 3:6Rank 12 from verse 14
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    6Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

  13. 2 Timothy 2:16Rank 13 from verse 14
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    16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

  14. Acts 13:10Rank 14 from verse 14
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    10And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

  15. Jeremiah 7:8Rank 15 from verse 14
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    8¶ Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

  16. 1 Timothy 1:4Rank 16 from verse 14
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    4Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

  17. 1 Timothy 1:6Rank 17 from verse 14
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    6From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

  18. 1 Timothy 4:8Rank 18 from verse 14
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    8For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

  19. Ephesians 4:17Rank 19 from verse 14
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    17This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

  20. Galatians 1:7Rank 20 from verse 14
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    7Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

  21. Habakkuk 2:18Rank 21 from verse 14
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    18¶ What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols?

  22. Jeremiah 23:32Rank 22 from verse 14
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    32Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the Lord, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the Lord.

  23. Jeremiah 23:36Rank 23 from verse 14
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    36And the burden of the Lord shall ye mention no more: for every man’s word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of the Lord of hosts our God.

  24. Matthew 16:26Rank 24 from verse 14
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    26For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

  25. 1 Thessalonians 4:1Rank 25 from verse 14
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    1FURTHERMORE then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

  26. 2 Timothy 1:6Rank 26 from verse 14
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    6Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

  27. Jeremiah 16:19Rank 27 from verse 14
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    19O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.

  28. Jeremiah 2:11Rank 28 from verse 14
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    11Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.

  29. Jeremiah 2:8Rank 29 from verse 14
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    8The priests said not, Where is the Lord? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.

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2 Timothy 2:14

COMBINED MEANING

put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

remembrance

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1. The act or state of remembering; recollection or mindful regard; the continued memory or notice of someone or something. 2. Something that brings or keeps someone or something to mind; a memorial or reminder.

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charging

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of charge. Sense 1: Commanding, enjoining, or solemnly requiring. Sense 2: Imputing, accusing, or charging with a fault. Sense 3: Burdening with a payment, obligation, or liability. Sense 4: Entrusting or making responsible for a person, duty, or burden.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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strive

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To contend, struggle, labour earnestly, or exert oneself toward an object.

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about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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profit

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Sense 1: Benefit or advantage. Sense 2: To benefit, improve, or advance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

rememberance

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1. The act or state of remembering; recollection or mindful regard; the continued memory or notice of someone or something. 2. Something that brings or keeps someone or something to mind; a memorial or reminder.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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2:14Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

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2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2:16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

2:17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus;

2:18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

2:19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

2:20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

2:21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

2:22Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

2:23But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

2:24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

2:25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

2:26And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

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