⁴ They will reject the truth and chase after myths.

⁴ Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations,^[a] which don’t help people live a life of faith in God.^[b]

¹¹ “Your ancestors refused to listen to this message. They stubbornly turned away and put their fingers in their ears to keep from hearing.

¹⁶ For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We saw his majestic splendor with our own eyes

⁷ Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

⁵⁷ Then they put their hands over their ears and began shouting. They rushed at him

¹⁴ They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth.

²⁰ Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge.

¹⁵ As you know, everyone from the province of Asia has deserted me—even Phygelus and Hermogenes.