nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.

O Timothy, guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and empty babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;

But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will proceed to more ungodliness.

But avoid foolish and unlearned questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to myths.

not giving heed to Jewish myths and commandments of men that turn away from the truth.

But avoid foolish questionings, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the Law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.

but, that which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience that is blameless toward God and men.

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live with sound mind, righteously, and godly in the present age,

But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their understanding exercised to discern both good and evil.

But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, supply with your faith virtue, with virtue knowledge,

with godliness brotherly affection, and with brotherly affection love.