1 Timothy 1:3-5
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3 As I besought you to continue in Ephesus when I departed into Macedonia, so do, and direct certain men to teach no other way, 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 –
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1 Timothy 1:3-5
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Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers
3 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 4 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. 5 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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