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1 Timothy 4:7
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1 Timothy 4:7
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7 But reject those myths[a] fit only for the godless and gullible,[b] and train yourself for godliness.
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- 1 Timothy 4:7 sn Those myths refer to legendary tales characteristic of the false teachers in Ephesus and Crete. See parallels in 1 Tim 1:4; 2 Tim 4:4; and Titus 1:14.
- 1 Timothy 4:7 tn Grk “the godless and old-wifely myths.”
1 Timothy 6:4
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1 Timothy 6:4
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4 he is conceited and understands nothing, but has an unhealthy interest in controversies and verbal disputes. This gives rise to envy, dissension, slanders, evil suspicions,
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2 Timothy 2:23
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2 Timothy 2:23
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23 But reject foolish and ignorant[a] controversies, because you know they breed infighting.[b]
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- 2 Timothy 2:23 tn Or “uninstructed,” “silly.”
- 2 Timothy 2:23 tn Or “fights,” although this could suggest weapons and blows, whereas in the present context this is not the primary focus. Although “quarrel” is frequently used here (NAB, NIV, NRSV) it may be understood to refer to a relatively minor disagreement.
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