⁴ or to pay attention to myths^(A) and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan,^(B) which operates by faith.

⁷ But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths.^(A) Rather, train yourself in godliness.^(B)

⁴ They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths.^(A)

The Trustworthy Prophetic Word

¹⁶ For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ;^(A) instead, we were eye-witnesses of his majesty.^(B)