Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 1:4
American Standard Version
neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith; `so do I now'.
Amplified® Bible
Nor to give importance to {or} occupy themselves with legends (fables, myths) and endless genealogies, which foster {and} promote useless speculations {and} questionings rather than acceptance in faith of God's administration {and} the divine training that is in faith (in that leaning of the entire human personality on God in absolute trust and confidence)--
Darby English Version
nor to turn their minds to fables and interminable genealogies, which bring questionings rather than [further] God's dispensation, which [is] in faith.
International Standard Version
and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These things promote controversies rather than God's ongoing purpose, which involves faith.
King James Version
Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
Young's Literal Translation
nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, that cause questions rather than the building up of God that is in faith: --
