⁴ and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths.

¹¹ But they refused to listen and turned a stubborn shoulder and stopped their ears in order not to hear.^(A)

⁴ and not to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies that promote speculations rather than the divine training^[a] that is known by faith.^(A)

Eyewitnesses of Christ’s Glory

¹⁶ For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.^(A)

⁷ Have nothing to do with profane and foolish tales. Train yourself in godliness,^(A)

⁵⁷ But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him.

¹⁴ not paying attention to Jewish myths or to commandments of those who reject the truth.^(A)

¹⁵ You are aware that all who are in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Personal Instructions and Benediction

²⁰ Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;^(A)