2Ti 2:14 | RWP | e4.org | That they strive not about words ( μη λογομαχειν ). Word apparently coined by Paul from λογομαχια ( which see), a back formation in that case. A mere war of words displeases Paul. ( ). Useful ( χρησιμον ). Late and rare word from χραομα , here only in N.T. To the subverting ( επ καταστροφη ). Old word (from καταστρεφω , to turn down or over), here only in N.T. (except in some MSS., not in Westcott and Hort)." Because of the overthrow" (result επ , not aim), useless for this reason. Such war of words merely upsets the hearers.

‏ 2 Timothy 2:14

That they strive not about words ( μη λογομαχειν ). Word apparently coined by Paul from λογομαχια (1Ti 6:4 which see), a back formation in that case. A mere war of words displeases Paul. (Tit 3:9).

Useful ( χρησιμον ). Late and rare word from χραομα, here only in N.T.

To the subverting ( επ καταστροφη ). Old word (from καταστρεφω, to turn down or over), here only in N.T. (except 2Pe 2:6 in some MSS., not in Westcott and Hort)." Because of the overthrow" (result επ, not aim), useless for this reason. Such war of words merely upsets the hearers.