⁴ nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.

⁴ Don't let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations, which don't help people live a life of faith in God.

⁴ nor to [1]pay attention to myths and endless genealogies , which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering [2]the administration of God which is by faith .