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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. |
Subject: Better to remain silent and be thought a |
Bible Note: Ray, my dear friend, I much doubt that Radioman had you in mind when he posted, for he knows and I know that you have never been one to abuse this forum by standing on a soap box and pontificating as though your word or your opinion was the last word to be said on any given topic and certainly you have never indicated in the least that your opinion was the only opinion worthy of notice. You've never been on my short list or long one either of users whom I ever considered pushing the Abuse button on! We love you, Ray, and thank God for allowing us to get to know you and converse with you on the forum. You are one of a select few of users whose posts consistently reflect your contrite heart and your dedication to fostering harmony, peace and good will among those of us who hold this forum dear and fervently seek to make it a place to come, not for divisive and "scholarly intellectual" debate and bickering, but for the sharing of our common faith and concerns, and as a place to learn the will of God for our lives. Unfortunately from time to time come those who conduct themselves in a way that creates division and ill will, and it was to these that Radioman addressed his timely message. Grace and peace to you, and I continue to pray for your health and healing. --Hank |