1 Timothy 1:4
They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith.
1 Timothy 4:7
Refuse false stories and old wives' fables. Train yourself with godliness in mind.
Titus 1:14
not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
Titus 3:9
You should avoid foolish arguing and dissentions, questioning; and genealogies, and arguing about law, for they are unprofitable and vain.
2 Timothy 4:4
They will turn their ears away from the truth, and turn aside to myths (fiction).
2 Peter 1:16
We did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Corinthians 1:12
This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.
2 Corinthians 7:9-10
I now rejoice, not because you were made sorry, but that you were made sorry to repentance; for you were made sorry after a godly fashion, that you might not suffer loss by us.
Ephesians 4:12-16
This is for the perfecting (equipping) (preparing) of the holy ones, for the work of ministering, for the building up of the body of Christ:
1 Timothy 3:16
The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'
1 Timothy 6:3-5
If any man teaches a different doctrine, and does not consent to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine that is according to godliness,
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, run from these things. Pursue (set your heart on) righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.
1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard that which is committed to you. Turn away from the empty speeches that violate what is holy and from opposition and from false knowledge.
2 Timothy 2:14
Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to argue about words. This is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
2 Timothy 2:16-18
But avoid worldly and empty discussion, for it will lead to further ungodliness.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord with a clean heart.
Titus 1:1
Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's chosen ones, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness.
Hebrews 13:9
Do not be carried away by varied (different) and strange teachings. It is good that the heart is established by grace and not by food. Those who are occupied by them are not benefited.