neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith--
The error of the objects of Paul’s criticism seems to have been more in their emphasis than in their content. "Strange doctrines" (Gr. heterodidaskalein) is a general term that contrasts their novel teaching with what is edifying. It also suggests that a recognized standard of Christian doctrine existed when Paul wrote.