American Standard Version of 1901
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but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
O Timothy, guard {Greek: the deposit.}that which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;
and I advanced in the Jews' religion beyond many of mine own age {Greek: in my race. Compare 2 Corinthians 11:26.}among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
The night is far spent, and the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
For the {Or, a wrath}wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who {Or, hold the truth Compare 1 Corinthians 7:30 (Greek)}hinder the truth in unrighteousness;
for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.