1Ti 1:4, 5:21, 2Ti 4:1, Tit 3:9, 11 | ISV | STEP | and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These things promote controversies rather than God's ongoing purpose, which involves faith.

1 Timothy 1:4

4 and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These things promote controversies rather than God's ongoing purpose, which involves faith.1Tim 4:7; 2Tim 2:14, 16, 23; Titus 1:14; 3:9

1 Timothy 5:21

21 In the sight of God, Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, I solemnly call on you to carry out these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing on the basis of partiality.1Tim 6:13; 2Tim 2:14; 4:1

2 Timothy 4:1

1 Complete the Task Entrusted to YouIn the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to youActs 10:42; 1Tim 5:21; 6:13; 2Tim 2:14

Titus 3:9

9 But avoid foolish controversies, arguments about genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law. These things are useless and worthless.1Tim 1:4; 2Tim 2:14, 23; Titus 1:14

Titus 3:11

11 For you know that a person like this is corrupt and keeps on sinning, being self-condemned.Acts 13:46