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1 Timothy 1:4

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

or to pay attention to myths  and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan,  which operates by faith.

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But avoid foolish debates,  genealogies,  quarrels,  and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and worthless.


and may not pay attention to Jewish myths  and the commands of people who reject the truth.


But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths.  Rather, train yourself in godliness.


They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths.


For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ;  instead, we were eye-witnesses of his majesty.


Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you,  avoiding  irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge.


Don’t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by food regulations, since those who observe them have not benefited.


Remind them of these things, and charge them before God  not to fight about words.  This is useless and leads to the ruin of those who listen.


Flee  from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace,  along with those who call on the Lord  from a pure heart.


But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love,  endurance,  and gentleness.


And most certainly, the mystery of godliness  is great: He  was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed  on in the world, taken up in glory.


Paul,  a servant of God  and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for  the faith of God’s elect  and their knowledge of the truth  that leads  to godliness,


Indeed, this is our boast: The testimony  of our conscience  is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially towards you, with godly sincerity and purity, not by human wisdom  but by God’s grace.


assuming you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that he gave me for you.


But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels.





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