or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.
2 Timothy 2:23 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But refuse (shut your mind against, have nothing to do with) trifling (ill-informed, unedifying, stupid) controversies over ignorant questionings, for you know that they foster strife and breed quarrels. American Standard Version (1901) But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes. Common English Bible Avoid foolish and thoughtless discussions, since you know that they produce conflicts. Catholic Public Domain Version But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes. |
or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.
But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness.
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.
Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness,
But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and worthless.
What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don’t they come from your passions that wage war within you?