1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy is to guard the deposit entrusted to him and avoid godless chatter and the contradictions of so-called knowledge. The truth of the gospel is a treasure to be protected.

Cross-references · 27

• Col 2:8See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
• 2 Tim 2:16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
• 2 Tim 1:12–14For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
• 2 Tim 3:14–16But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
• Rom 3:2Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.
• Col 2:18Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.
• 1 Tim 6:14Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,
• 2 Th 2:15Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
• Titus 3:9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
• 2 Th 1:4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
• 1 Tim 1:6Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.
• 1 Tim 1:11that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
• 1 Cor 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
• 1 Tim 4:7But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
• Titus 1:9He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
• 2 Tim 2:1You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
• Rev 3:3Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.
• Acts 17:18Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.
• Titus 1:14and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
• 1 Cor 1:19–23For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
• Acts 17:21Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating new ideas.
• 1 Cor 2:6Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
• Rom 1:22Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,
• 1 Tim 6:4–5he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
• Titus 1:4To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
• 1 Tim 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• 1 Tim 1:4or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

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