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1 Timothy 1:4-6
New King James Version
1 Timothy 1:4-6
New King James Version
4 (A)nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith. 5 Now (B)the purpose of the commandment is love (C)from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from [a]sincere faith, 6 from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to (D)idle talk,
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- 1 Timothy 1:5 Lit. unhypocritical
1 Timothy 1:4-6
New International Version
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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