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2 Timothy 2:16

World English Bible

16 But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

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American Standard Version

But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Christian Standard Bible

Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness,

English Standard Version

But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,

New International Version

Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

New King James Version

But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.

New Living Translation

Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.