# protect what was given to you

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "faithfully proclaim the true message that Jesus has given to you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# Avoid the profane and empty talk

"Do not pay attention to the ungodly and useless talk"

# of what is falsely called knowledge

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "of what some people falsely call knowledge" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])