2 Timothy 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 2:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 2:16 — KJV
“But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”
— 2 Timothy 2:16 (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 2:16
“O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: science: Gr. knowledge”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:16: profane, vain, babblings
“Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words. Let there...: Heb. Let the work be heavy upon the men”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:16: vain, more
“And your strength shall be spent in vain: for your land shall not yield her increase, neither shall the trees of the land yield their fruits.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:16: vain, increase
“Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:16: increase, more
“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:16: vain, increase
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