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Warning Against False Teachers

As I urged you while I was going to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach any different doctrines or pay any attention to myths and endless genealogies that bring about aimless speculations rather than God’s plan, which centers in faith. The goal of this command is love that comes from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from a sincere faith.

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Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers

As I urged you when I went into Macedonia,(A) stay there in Ephesus(B) so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines(C) any longer or to devote themselves to myths(D) and endless genealogies.(E) Such things promote controversial speculations(F) rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart(G) and a good conscience(H) and a sincere faith.(I)

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