1 Timothy 1:4

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or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith—
World English Bible (WEB)
Neither{G3366} give heed{G4337}{(G5721)} to fables{G3454} and{G2532} endless{G562} genealogies{G1076}, which{G3748} minister{G3930}{(G5719)} questions{G2214}, rather{G3123} than{G2228} godly{G2316} edifying{G3620} which{G3588} is in{G1722} faith{G4102}: so do.
Strong's King James
(4) Nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies which causes useless speculation rather than the stewardship of אֱלֹהִים Elohim in believing faith.
The F.O.G
[4] Tell them to stop wasting time on elaborate myths and endless genealogies that spawn more questions than answers. These diversions undermine God's work, which flourishes through faith, not fascinating speculations.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, that cause questions rather than the building up of God that is in faith:—
Young's Literal Translation

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