1 Timothy 1:4

Good News Translation

Tell them to give up those legends and those long lists of ancestors, which only produce arguments; they do not serve God's plan, which is known by faith.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 1:12

We are proud that our conscience assures us that our lives in this world, and especially our relations with you, have been ruled by God-given frankness and sincerity, by the power of God's grace and not by human wisdom.

Ephesians 3:2

Surely you have heard that God in his grace has given me this work to do for your good.

1 Timothy 3:16

No one can deny how great is the secret of our religion: He appeared in human form, was shown to be right by the Spirit, and was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, and was taken up to heaven.

1 Timothy 4:7

But keep away from those godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training for a godly life.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all these things. Strive for righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, keep safe what has been entrusted to your care. Avoid the profane talk and foolish arguments of what some people wrongly call “Knowledge.”

2 Timothy 2:14

Remind your people of this, and give them a solemn warning in God's presence not to fight over words. It does no good, but only ruins the people who listen.

2 Timothy 2:22

Avoid the passions of youth, and strive for righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who with a pure heart call out to the Lord for help.

2 Timothy 2:23

But keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels.

2 Timothy 4:4

They will turn away from listening to the truth and give their attention to legends.

Titus 1:1

From Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I was chosen and sent to help the faith of God's chosen people and to lead them to the truth taught by our religion,

Titus 1:14

and no longer hold on to Jewish legends and to human commandments which come from people who have rejected the truth.

Titus 3:9

But avoid stupid arguments, long lists of ancestors, quarrels, and fights about the Law. They are useless and worthless.

Hebrews 13:9

Do not let all kinds of strange teachings lead you from the right way. It is good to receive inner strength from God's grace, and not by obeying rules about foods; those who obey these rules have not been helped by them.

2 Peter 1:16

We have not depended on made-up stories in making known to you the mighty coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. With our own eyes we saw his greatness.