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"nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith."
— 1 Timothy 1:4, NET Bible
“Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. ”
“neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith; so do I now. ”
“neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith--”
“Not to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which furnish questions rather than the edification of God which is in faith.”
“Or to give attention to stories and long lists of generations, from which come questionings and doubts, in place of God's ordered way of life which is in faith;”
“Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. ”
¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!
Timothy’s Task in Ephesus As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,
nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith.
But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.
Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.
They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently.