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

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

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

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

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

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

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.