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1 Timothy 1:4

New American Standard Bible

4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to useless speculation rather than advance the plan of God, which is by faith, so I urge you now.

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American Standard Version

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.

Christian Standard Bible

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

English Standard Version

nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith.

King James Version

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do .

New International Version

or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations, which don’t help people live a life of faith in God.

World English Bible

and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith.