¹⁴ and will pay no attention to Jewish myths^(A) or to the merely human commands^(B) of those who reject the truth.^(C)

⁴ They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.^(A)

²² These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish^(A) with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings.^(B)

²² Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,”^[a](A) and, “A sow that is washed returns to her wallowing in the mud.”

⁹ But now that you know God—or rather are known by God^(A)—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces^[a]? Do you wish to be enslaved^(B) by them all over again?^(C)

¹³ The Lord says:

⁴ or to devote themselves to myths^(A) and endless genealogies.^(B) Such things promote controversial speculations^(C) rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith. ⁵ The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart^(D) and a good conscience^(E) and a sincere faith.^{(F) 6} Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. ⁷ They want to be teachers^(G) of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.^(H)