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Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope,

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To Timothy, a true son in the faith:

Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

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As I urged you when I went into Macedonia-remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

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nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.

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Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,

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from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,

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desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm.