Antithesis denotes oppositions that Timothy is told to turn away from alongside profane empty talk.

The attested use places the plural noun among matters from which Timothy is to turn away, alongside profane empty talk and falsely called knowledge.

1. Oppositions to be turned away from · dominant

   In 1 Timothy 6:20, the accusative plural form occurs as part of what Timothy is to turn away from; the APB renders the clause "turning away from the profane empty talks and oppositions of the falsely called knowledge."

   1 Timothy 6:20

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Timothy 6:20, the APB includes "oppositions" among the things from which Timothy is to turn away. It cannot establish a finer English equivalent beyond the clause's overall presentation.