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2 Timothy 2:23 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

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

2 Timothy 2:23

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21 If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.

22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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

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

25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

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