1Ti 1:4, 2Ti 2:14, 23, Tit 1:14 | ISV | STEP | and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These things promote controversies rather than God's ongoing purpose, which involves faith.

‏ 1 Timothy 1:4

4 and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These things promote controversies rather than God's ongoing purpose, which involves faith.1Tim 4:7; 2Tim 2:14, 16, 23; Titus 1:14; 3:9

‏ 2 Timothy 2:14

14 Remind others about these things, and warn them in the sight of God ^{▼▼Other mss. read of the Lord} not to argue over words. Arguing ^{▼▼Lit. It} does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.1Tim 1:4; 5:21; 2Tim 4:1; Titus 3:9, 11

‏ 2 Timothy 2:23

23 Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.1Tim 1:4; 4:7; 6:4; 2Tim 2:16; Titus 3:9

‏ Titus 1:14

14 and not pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who reject the truth.Isa 29:13; Matt 15:9; Col 2:22; 1Tim 1:4; 4:7; 2Tim 4:4