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NASB | 2 Timothy 2:23 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 2:23 But have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies], since you know that they produce strife and give birth to quarrels. |
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Bible Note: Hi Radioman, I can respond to this as I can see that it concerns me. I believe that we on the forum can only state what we believe and know. I don't know too much Greek, I never studied in a Seminary, and I can only speak that which I know. Is this forum only for the most eminent scholars or can a questioning new believer ask his questions and make his comments also? We all answer on how we perceive things and according to our knowledge at the time. We give our comments for what they are worth. 2 Corinthians 12:11, "I have become foolish; you yourselves compelled me. Actually I should have been commended by you, for in no respect was I inferior to the most eminent apostles, even though I am a nobody." 2 Corinthians 12:19, "Did we not conduct ourselves in the same spirit and walk in the same steps? All this time you have been thinking that we are defending ourselves to you. Actually, it is in the sight of God/ that we have been speaking in Christ; and all for your upbuilding, beloved." 2 Corinthians 2:17, "For we are not like many, peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ/ in the sight of God." From the heart, Ray |