1 Timothy 6:4

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he 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,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,

World English Bible (WEB)

He is proud{G5187}{(G5769)}, knowing{G1987}{(G5740)} nothing{G3367}, but{G235} doting{G3552}{(G5723)} about{G4012} questions{G2214} and{G2532} strifes of words{G3055}, whereof{G1537}{G3739} cometh{G1096}{(G5736)} envy{G5355}, strife{G2054}, railings{G988}, evil{G4190} surmisings{G5283},

Strong's King James

(4) he is puffed up and understands nothing, but rather is sick! Concerned about controversies and disputes over words, from which arise envy, strife, slanderous blasphemy, evil suspicions

The F.O.G

[4] They're infected with pride, understanding nothing. They have an unhealthy obsession with controversial questions and arguments about words - a disease of the soul that breeds envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions,

The F.O.G Paraphrase

he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and word-striving, out of which doth come envy, strife, evil-speakings, evil-surmisings,

Young's Literal Translation

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1 Timothy 6:4

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Jean Paul Joseph

1 Timothy 6:4