1 Timothy 1:4-6
New American Standard Bible
4 nor to [a]pay attention to (A)myths and endless (B)genealogies, which give rise to useless (C)speculation rather than (D)advance [b]the plan of God, which is by faith, so I urge you now. 5 But the goal of our [c](E)instruction is love (F)from a pure heart, from a (G)good conscience, and from a sincere (H)faith. 6 Some people have strayed from these things and have turned aside to (I)fruitless discussion,
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- 1 Timothy 1:4 Or occupy themselves with
- 1 Timothy 1:4 I.e., prob. the plan of salvation
- 1 Timothy 1:5 Lit commandment
1 Timothy 1:4-6
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. 5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart(D) and a good conscience(E) and a sincere faith.(F) 6 Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk.
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