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. {rudiments: or, elements} {make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray}

But shun profane {and} vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

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 that day. {believed: or, trusted}

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned {them};

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, {beguile...: or, judge against you} {in a...: Gr. being a voluntary in humility}

Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

That thou keep {this} commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

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:

From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; {having...: or, not aiming at}

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

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. {as...: or, in teaching}

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself {rather} unto godliness.

Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

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 thee.

(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.)

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 preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. {babbler: or, base fellow}

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, {proud: or, a fool} {doting: or, sick}

To Titus, {mine} own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, {and} peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: {so do}.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

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. {rudiments: or, elements} {make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray}

But shun profane {and} vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished {my} course, I have kept the faith:

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 that day. {believed: or, trusted}

That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

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;

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 thee.

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: {so do}.

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.

From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; {having...: or, not aiming at}

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, of him they will ask the more.

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself {rather} unto godliness.

And they shall turn away {their} ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

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.

According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel.

And he said unto me, This chamber, whose prospect {is} toward the south, {is} for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house. {charge: or, ward, or, ordinance}

Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.

Therefore shall ye abide {at} the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.

That thou keep {this} commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: