and will turn their ears away from the truth and will wander off into myths and man-made fictions [and will accept the unacceptable].

nor to pay attention to legends (fables, myths) and endless genealogies, which give rise to useless speculation and meaningless arguments rather than advancing God’s program of instruction which is grounded in faith [and requires surrendering the entire self to God in absolute trust and confidence].

But have nothing to do with irreverent folklore and silly myths. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness [keeping yourself spiritually fit].

O Timothy, guard and keep safe the deposit [of godly truth] entrusted to you, turn away from worldly and godless chatter [with its profane, empty words], and the contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge”—

not paying attention to Jewish myths and the commandments and rules of men who turn their backs on the truth.

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories or myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty [His grandeur, His authority, His sovereignty].


“For the turning away of the naive will kill them,
And the careless ease of [self-righteous] fools will destroy them.

But they refused to listen and pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder [stiffening themselves in resistance] and stopped up their ears.

But they shouted with loud voices, and covered their ears and together rushed at him [considering him guilty of blasphemy].

You are aware of the fact that all who are in [the province of] Asia turned away and deserted me, Phygelus and Hermogenes among them.

Grace be with you all.

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Summary

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

Bible References

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nor to pay attention to legends (fables, myths) and endless genealogies, which give rise to useless speculation and meaningless arguments rather than advancing God’s program of instruction which is grounded in faith [and requires surrendering the entire self to God in absolute trust and confidence].
But have nothing to do with irreverent folklore and silly myths. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness [keeping yourself spiritually fit].
not paying attention to Jewish myths and the commandments and rules of men who turn their backs on the truth.
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories or myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty [His grandeur, His authority, His sovereignty].

General references


An evildoer listens closely to wicked lips;
And a liar pays attention to a destructive and malicious tongue.
But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me [and continue in your unbelief].
If anyone does not recognize this [that it is a command of the Lord], he is not recognized [by God].
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