Contradiction with James 1:26
This verse emphasizes controlling one's tongue as a measure of true religion, while 1 Timothy 1:6 speaks of turning away to vain talk, suggesting a lack of control.
James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19
This verse asserts that in many words sin is not absent, which contrasts with 1 Timothy 1:6, where they have turned aside unto vain jangling, implying excessive and careless speech.
Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
Commands that no corrupt communication proceed out of one's mouth, in contradiction to 1 Timothy 1:6, which mentions erring into fruitless discussion.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Contradiction with Matthew 12:36
Suggests that every idle word spoken will be accounted for in the day of judgment, conflicting with 1 Timothy 1:6's mention of turning aside to idle talk.
Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:7
States that a fool’s mouth is his destruction, contrasting with how 1 Timothy 1:6 describes a deviation into empty discussion.
Proverbs 18:7: A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.
Contradiction with Titus 3:9
Advises to avoid foolish questions and genealogies and contentions, which is at odds with the vain jangling referenced in 1 Timothy 1:6.
Titus 3:9: But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Contradiction with Colossians 4:6
Encourages speech always with grace, contradicting the concept in 1 Timothy 1:6 of straying into meaningless talk.
Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:23
Suggests guarding one's mouth to preserve life and avoid trouble, which contrasts with 1 Timothy 1:6 where individuals fail to restrain their speech.
Proverbs 21:23: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.