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As I prayed thee, that thou shouldest dwell at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou shouldest command to some men [that thou shouldest announce, or warn, to some], that they should not teach other way,

neither give attention to fables and genealogies that be uncertain [and genealogies without end], which give questions, more than edification of God, that is in the faith [that is in faith].

For the end of the commandment is charity of clean heart, and good conscience, and of faith not feigned.

From which things some men have erred, and be turned into vain speech; [From which things some erring, be turned together into vain speech;]

and will to be teachers of the law, and understand not what things they speak[a], neither of what things they affirm.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 1:7 willing to be teachers of the law, not understanding, neither what things they speak

Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers

As I urged you when I went into Macedonia,(A) stay there in Ephesus(B) so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines(C) any longer or to devote themselves to myths(D) and endless genealogies.(E) Such things promote controversial speculations(F) rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart(G) and a good conscience(H) and a sincere faith.(I) Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers(J) of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.(K)

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