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2 Timothy 2:14

Insist on these things, testifying before the Lord. Do not be contentious about words, for this is useful for nothing but the subversion of listeners
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King James Version

Of 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.

English Standard Version

Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.

New International Version

Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.