1 Timothy 1:4
4and 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; 3:91 Timothy 1:6
6Some people have left these qualities behind and have turned to fruitless discussion.1Tim 6:4, 201 Timothy 4:7
7Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women, but train yourself in godliness.1Tim 1:4; 6:20; 2Tim 2:16, 23; 4:4; Titus 1:14; Heb 5:142 Timothy 1:14
14With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the good treasure that has been entrusted to you.Rom 8:11; 1Tim 6:20Titus 1:6
6An elder must be ▼▼Lit. If anyone is
blameless. He must be the husband of one wife ▼▼Or devoted to his wife ; lit. a man of one woman
and have children who are believers and who are not accused of having wild lifestyles or of being rebellious.1Tim 3:2, 4, 12 Titus 1:9
9He must be devoted to the trustworthy message that is in agreement with our teaching, so that he may be able to encourage others with healthy doctrine and refute those who oppose it.2Thes 2:15; 1Tim 1:10, 15; 4:9; 6:3; 2Tim 1:13; 2:2; 4:3; Titus 2:1Titus 1:14
14and not pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who reject the truth.Isa 29:13; Matt 15:9; Col 2:22; 1Tim 1:4; 4:7; 2Tim 4:4Titus 3:9
9But 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 1:14Revelation of John 3:3
3So remember what you received and heard. Obey it, and repent. If you are not alert, I will come like a thief, and you won't know the time when I will come to you.Matt 24:42-43; 25:13; Mark 13:33; Luke 12:39-40; 1Thes 5:2, 6; 1Tim 6:20; 2Tim 1:13; 2Pet 3:10; Rev 1:11, 19; 16:15
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