1 Timothy 1:4

nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies , which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith .

or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God`s work—which is by faith.

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith : so do .