⁷ But ^[a]stay away from ^(A)worthless ^(B)stories that are typical of old women. Rather, ^[b]discipline yourself for the purpose of ^(C)godliness;

⁴ he is ^(A)conceited and understands nothing; but he ^[a]has a sick craving for ^(B)controversial questions and ^(C)disputes about words, from which come envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,

²³ But refuse foolish and ignorant ^(A)speculations, knowing that they ^(B)produce ^[a]quarrels.