1 Timothy 1:4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 [a]or to concern themselves with myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the plan of God that is to be received by faith.(A)
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 1:4 The plan of God that is to be received by faith: the Greek may also possibly mean “God’s trustworthy plan” or “the training in faith that God requires.”
1 Timothy 1:4
New International Version
4 or to devote themselves to myths(A) and endless genealogies.(B) Such things promote controversial speculations(C) rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.
1 Timothy 1:4
King James Version
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
Read full chapter
1 Timothy 4:7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 Avoid profane and silly myths. Train yourself for devotion,(A)
Read full chapter
1 Timothy 4:7
New International Version
7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;(A) rather, train yourself to be godly.(B)
1 Timothy 4:7
King James Version
7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
Read full chapter
2 Timothy 2:23
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels.(A)
Read full chapter
2 Timothy 2:23
New International Version
23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.(A)
2 Timothy 2:23
King James Version
23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
Read full chapterScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan.