2 Timothy 2:16
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.In other versions
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
ASV
But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,
BBE
But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
DBY
But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
WEB
and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance,
YLT
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
ENG
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness.
WBT
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
BSB
In context
14Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.