by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already come; and they overthrow the faith of some.

for Demas has deserted me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica; Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia.

For some have already turned aside after Satan.

he is proud, understanding nothing, but is sick with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, slander, evil conjecture,

useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

O Timothy, guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and empty babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;

But avoid foolish and unlearned questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

Besides, a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

For there are many insubordinate, idle talkers and seducers, especially those of the circumcision,

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