1 Timothy 1:4-6
New Matthew Bible
4 neither to give heed to legends and genealogies, which are endless and breed doubts more than godly edifying, which is by faith. 5 For the end of the commandment is love that comes of a pure heart and a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned – 6 from which things some have erred, and have turned to vain prattle,
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1 Timothy 1:4-6
New King James Version
4 (A)nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith. 5 Now (B)the purpose of the commandment is love (C)from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from [a]sincere faith, 6 from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to (D)idle talk,
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- 1 Timothy 1:5 Lit. unhypocritical
1 Timothy 1:4-6
English Standard Version
4 nor (A)to devote themselves to myths and endless (B)genealogies, which promote (C)speculations rather than the stewardship[a] from God that is by faith. 5 The aim of our charge is love (D)that issues from a pure heart and (E)a good conscience and (F)a sincere faith. 6 Certain persons, by (G)swerving from these, have wandered away into (H)vain discussion,
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- 1 Timothy 1:4 Or good order
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