Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY

Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY

2 Timothy 2:16

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 16 But reject empty speeches that violate what is holy,+ for they will lead to more and more ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:16

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 16 τὰς The δὲ but βεβήλους profane κενοφωνίας empty voicings περιίστασο· be you standing around; ἐπὶ upon πλεῖον more γὰρ for προκόψουσιν they will strike before ἀσεβείας, of irreverence,

2 Timothy 2:16

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 16 But shun empty speeches that violate what is holy;+ for they will advance to more and more ungodliness,*+

2 Timothy 2:16

The Bible in Living English
- 16 but stand away from outpourings of unsanctified nonsense; for they will go further in irreligiousness,

2 Timothy 2:16

American Standard Version
- 16 But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:16

The Emphasized Bible
- 16 But the profane pratings shun; For unto more ungodliness will they force themselves on;

2 Timothy 2:16

King James Version
- 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

2 Timothy

Watch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985
- 2:16 w83 6/15 15; w73 206-207; w63 401; w62 381; w59 695; ci 259; w38 376

2 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 2

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 2:16
  
  empty speeches: See study note on 1Ti 6:20.
  
  ungodliness: See study note on Ro 1:18.