nor to [a]pay attention to (A)myths and endless (B)genealogies, which give rise to mere (C)speculation rather than (D)furthering [b]the administration of God which is by faith. But the goal of our [c](E)instruction is love (F)from a pure heart and a (G)good conscience and a sincere (H)faith. For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to (I)fruitless discussion,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 1:4 Or occupy themselves with
  2. 1 Timothy 1:4 Lit God’s provision
  3. 1 Timothy 1:5 Lit commandment

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. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart(D) and a good conscience(E) and a sincere faith.(F) Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk.

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