For our reason for boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world, and most especially toward you, with simplicity and godly sincerity—not by human wisdom but by the grace of God.
1 Timothy 1:4 - Tree of Life Version or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These give rise to useless speculations rather than God’s training which is in faithfulness. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Nor to give importance to or occupy themselves with legends (fables, myths) and endless genealogies, which foster and promote useless speculations and questionings rather than acceptance in faith of God's administration and the divine training that is in faith (in that leaning of the entire human personality on God in absolute trust and confidence)– American Standard Version (1901) neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith; so do I now. Common English Bible They shouldn’t pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. Their teaching only causes useless guessing games instead of faithfulness to God’s way of doing things. Catholic Public Domain Version against those who have been paying attention to fables and endless genealogies. These things present questions as if they were greater than the edification that is of God, which is in faith. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Not to give heed to fables and endless genealogies: which furnish questions rather than the edification of God, which is in faith. |
For our reason for boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world, and most especially toward you, with simplicity and godly sincerity—not by human wisdom but by the grace of God.
Surely you have heard about the plan of God’s grace given to me for you—
Now beyond question, great is the mystery of godliness: He was revealed in the flesh, Vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Trusted throughout the world, Taken up in glory.
But avoid godless myths and old wives’ tales; instead, train yourself in godliness.
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, turning away from pointless chatter and the contradictions of so-called knowledge—
Remind them of these things and solemnly charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which is useless—to the ruin of those who are listening.
Now flee from youthful desires; instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and shalom, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they produce quarrels.
And they will turn away from hearing the truth and wander off to myths.
Paul, a slave of God and an emissary of Messiah Yeshua, for the faith of God’s chosen and the knowledge of truth that is in keeping with godliness,
not paying attention to Judaic myths and commands of men who turn away from the truth.
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about Torah, for they are unprofitable and useless.
Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace—not by foods that have not benefited those occupied by them.
For we did not follow cleverly concocted tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.