⁶ from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned aside to vain talking;

¹⁰ For there are also many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,

⁴ he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,

⁵ constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.

²⁰ Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

²¹ which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

²³ But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

²⁴ The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

⁹ but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

¹⁵ For already some have turned aside after Satan.

¹⁸ men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.

¹⁰ for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.