Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 2 Timothy 2:16 in English Standard Version "But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness," 1Ti 6:20 O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge,” Tit 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.