2 Timothy 2:16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness. προκόψουσιν. The metaphor is from pioneers clearing the way before an army, by cutting down all obstacles: hence to make progress, to advance. (James Bryce, LL. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.WEB: But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness, |
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