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Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don`t argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
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Commentators note that Paul's instruction to avoid 'striving about words' immediately follows a reminder of core gospel truths. They explain that the best way for believers to avoid getting sidetracked by pointless debates is to continually focus on the foundational, soul-inspiring truths of sharing in Christ's suffering and future glory.
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2 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Of these things put them in remembrance. These great principles in regard to the kingdom of Christ. They would be as useful to others as t…
That they strive not about words (μη λογομαχειν). Word apparently coined by Paul from λογομαχια (1 Timothy 6:4 which s…
19th Century
Anglican
Of these things put them in remembrance.—A new division of the Epistle begins with this 14th verse. St. Paul has been urg…
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Baptist
There are some Christians who need this exhortation given to them in these days, for they are always striving about words to no profit. Beware of t…
In these two verses Paul challenges Timothy to be an approved workman. He is to “keep reminding” the believers of the things about which Paul has b…
16th Century
Protestant
Remind them of these things. The expression (ταῦτα) these things, is highly emphatic. It means that the summary of the gospel whi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Of these things put them in remembrance Meaning either his hearers, or those to whom he was to commit the things he …
Those disposed to argue commonly do so about matters of little importance. But strifes of words destroy the things of God. The apostle mentions som…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle prepared Timothy for martyrdom; here he exhorts him to it. He does this in three ways:
