If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
Parallel translations
- WEB If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn’t consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,
- KJV If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
- NKJV If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness,
- NASB If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness,
- NLT Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life.
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Quick answer
Anyone who teaches a different doctrine and rejects the sound words of Jesus and godly teaching is in error. The Lord's words are the standard for true doctrine.
Overview
Paul confronts false teachers who depart from the healthy words of Christ and teaching that fosters godliness. Sound doctrine is measured by faithfulness to the words of our Lord Jesus and produces holy living, not mere speculation. This anchors the church's teaching in Christ himself and exposes any teaching that drifts from him.
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- 1 Tim 1:3As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines
- Rom 16:17Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
- 1 Tim 1:10for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching
- 2 Tim 4:3For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
- 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.
- Titus 2:1–2But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.
- 1 Th 4:8Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
- Titus 1:1Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,
- 1 Tim 1:6Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.
- 2 Tim 1:13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Tim 4:7–8But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
- Prov 15:4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
- Gal 1:6–7I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—
- Matt 28:20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- 1 Th 4:1–2Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
- Matt 22:21“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
- Titus 3:8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
- Titus 2:11–14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
- 2 Pet 1:3–7His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
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