II Timothy 4:4
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So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
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But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing.
At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him.
or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
Grace be with all of you.