[a]Neither that they give heed to fables and [b]genealogies which are endless, which breed questions rather than godly edifying which is by faith.

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  1. 1 Timothy 1:4 The doctrine is corrupted not only by false opinions, but also by vain and curious speculations: the declaration and utterance whereof can nothing help our faith.
  2. 1 Timothy 1:4 He noteth out one kind of vain question.

[a]But cast away profane, and old wives’ fables, [b]and exercise thyself unto [c]godliness.

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  1. 1 Timothy 4:7 He setteth again true doctrine not only against that false and apostatical doctrine, but also against all vain and curious subtleties.
  2. 1 Timothy 4:7 It is not only requisite that the minister of the word be sound in doctrine, but also that his life be godly and religious.
  3. 1 Timothy 4:7 In the true serving of God.

23 (A)And put away foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they engender strife.

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