1 Timothy 1:4 nasb — nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the a…

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"nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith."

— 1 Timothy 1:4, NASB

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope,

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To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

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As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines,

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nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.

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But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

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For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion,

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wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though they do not understand either what they are saying or the matters about which they make confident assertions.

1 Timothy 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:4 say?
1 Timothy 1:4 in the NASB reads: “nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:4 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 1:4.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:4 in?
1 Timothy 1:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 1:4?
1 Timothy 1:4 reads (NASB): “nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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