2 Timothy 2:14

Put them in remembrance. Literally, “keep on causing [these things] to be remembered.” Paul here charges Timothy to remind the “faithful men” (v. 2) in particular, and the entire church in general, of the basic truths stated in vs. 8-13. A knowledge of their privileges and duties will fortify them against profitless disputes and erroneous teachings.

Strive not about words. Gr. logomached, “to fight word battles.” For the noun form logomachia see on 1 Tim. 6:4.

Subverting. Gr. katastrepho, “to turn over,” from which we derive our English word “catastrophe.” To magnify nonessentials and trivia is to steal valuable time from important matters and to confuse and upset the common man. The gospel message does not depend upon the turn of a word here and there. The goal of Christian living is measured in terms of likeness with Christ (see on Eph. 4:13), not skill in manipulating words or the ability to allegorize the plain words of Scripture.