⁴ or to pay attention to myths^(A) and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan,^(B) which operates by faith.

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

¹⁴ and may not pay attention to Jewish myths^(A) and the commands of people who reject the truth.^(B)

The Trustworthy Prophetic Word

¹⁶ For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ;^(A) instead, we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.^(B)