But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called “knowledge.”

And see to it that no one becomes an immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal.

realizing that law is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,