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1 Timothy 6:20

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

KJV

Ὦ Τιμόθεε, τὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον, ἐκτρεπόμενος τὰς βεβήλους κενοφωνίας καὶ ἀντιθέσεις τῆς ψευδωνύμου γνώσεως,

Greek NT

O Timothee, depositum custodi, devitans profanas vocum novitates, et oppositiones falsi nominis scientiæ,

Vulgate

O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

ASV

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding the profane novelties of words and oppositions of knowledge falsely so called.

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In the original Greek

12 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

Τιμόθεος
timotheos
noun · 24×
βέβηλος
bebelos
adjective · 5×
γνῶσις
gnosis
noun · 29×
καί
kai
conjunction · 8973×
κενοφωνία
kenophonia
noun · 2×
παραθήκη
paratheke
noun · 3×
φυλάσσω
phulasso
verb · 31×
ψευδώνυμος
pseudonumos
adjective · 1×
ἀντίθεσις
antithesis
noun · 1×
ἐκτρέπω
ektrepo
verb · 5×
ὁ
o
article · 19778×
ὦ
o
interjection · 17×

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Historic Christian voices

12 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Doctrines and practices of Simon Magus and Menander. 1. Simon the Samaritan was that magician of whom Luke, the disciple and follower of the apostles, says, But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who beforetime used magical arts in that city, and led astray the people of Samaria, declaring that he himself was some great one, to whom they all gave heed, from the least to th…
1. In the first book, which immediately precedes this, exposing knowledge falsely so called, 1 Timothy 6:20 I showed you, my very dear friend, that the whole system devised, in many and opposite ways, by those who are of the school of Valentinus, was false and baseless. I also set forth the tenets of their predecessors, proving that they not only differed among themselves, but …
§10But first it must be clearly understood whom we have to oppose and contend against, and what are their tactics and their arms. In earlier times the contest was chiefly with those who, relying on private judgment and repudiating the divine traditions and teaching office of the Church, held the Scriptures to be the one source of revelation and the final appeal in matters of Faith…
§43That is why We are deeply pained when We hear that not a few of Our Brother Bishops are being attacked and persecuted not only in their own persons, but - what is more cruel and heartrending for them - in the faithful committed to their care, in those who share their apostolic labors, even in the virgins consecrated to God; and all this, merely because they are a pattern of the…
I say this, dearly beloved, not that I know any of you to be in such a state; but, as less than any of you, I desire to guard you beforehand, that ye fall not upon the hooks of vain doctrine, but that ye attain to full assurance in regard to the birth, and passion, and resurrection which took place in the time of the government of Pontius Pilate.
1. Concerning Those Who Asked Him to Show Them a Sign from Heaven. And the Sadducees and Pharisees came, and tempting Him kept asking Him to show them a sign from heaven. Matthew 16:1 The Sadducees and Pharisees who disagreed with each other in regard to the most essential truths, — for the Pharisees champion the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, hoping that there will …
The perpetual agreement of the Catholic Church has maintained and maintains this too: that there is a twofold order of knowledge, distinct not only as regards its source, but also as regards its object. With regard to the source: we know in one by natural reason, in the other by divine faith. With regard to the object: because besides those things to which natural reason can at…
God graciously arranged that the things He had once revealed for the salvation of all peoples should remain in their entirety, throughout the ages, and be transmitted to all generations. Hence, there exists a close connection and communication between sacred tradition and Sacred Scripture. For both of them, flowing from the same divine wellspring, in a certain way merge into a …
1. It is my purpose to write an account of the lines of succession of the holy apostles, as well as of the times that have elapsed from the days of our Saviour to our own; and to relate the many important events that are said to have occurred in the history of the Church; and to mention those who have governed and presided over the Church in the most prominent parishes, and tho…

Cross-references

  • 1Cor 1:19 — For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
  • 1Cor 3:19 — For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
  • 1Thess 2:4 — But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
  • 1Tim 1:4 — Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
  • 1Tim 1:6 — From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
  • 1Tim 1:6 — From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
  • 1Tim 1:11 — According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
  • 1Tim 1:18 — This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
  • 1Tim 4:7 — But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
  • 1Tim 4:7 — But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
  • 1Tim 6:11 — But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
  • 1Tim 6:14 — That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
  • 2Thess 1:4 — So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
  • 2Thess 2:15 — Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
  • 2Tim 1:12 — For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against th
  • 2Tim 1:12 — For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against th
  • 2Tim 1:14 — That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
  • 2Tim 2:1 — Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
  • 2Tim 2:16 — But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
  • 2Tim 2:16 — But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
  • 2Tim 3:14 — But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
  • 2Tim 4:4 — And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
  • 2Tim 4:7 — I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
  • Acts 17:18 — Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he pre
  • Acts 17:21 — (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)
  • Col 2:8 — Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
  • Col 2:8 — Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
  • Col 2:18 — Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
  • Col 4:17 — And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
  • Heb 13:9 — Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
  • Luke 12:48 — But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much,
  • Rev 3:3 — Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon th
  • Rev 3:3 — Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon th
  • Rom 3:2 — Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
  • Rom 3:2 — Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
  • Titus 1:9 — Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
  • Titus 1:14 — Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
  • Titus 3:9 — But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.