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New Testament2 Timothy · Chapter 2

2 Timothy 2:23

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 2:23 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

2 Timothy 2:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

2 Timothy 2:23 — KJV

“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.”

— 2 Timothy 2:23 (KJV)

2 Timothy 2:23 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.

No spirit of fearFinishing wellGod-breathed ScriptureEnduring hardshipPassing the torch
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Cross-References for 2 Timothy 2:23

“He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, proud: or, a fool doting: or, sick”

Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:23: questions, knowing, strifes

“But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”

Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:23: foolish, questions, avoid

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey