1 Timothy 4:7 “But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godlin…”

1 Timothy 4:7

But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

World English Bible

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.

American Standard Version

but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

Geneva Bible 1599

But cast away prophane, and olde wiues fables, and exercise thy selfe vnto godlinesse.

Darby Translation

But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety;

Young's Literal Translation

and the profane and old women's fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety,

Bible in Basic English

But have nothing to do with unclean and foolish stories. Give yourself training in religion:

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Cross references

“refuse”

2 Timothy 2:16 1 Timothy 1:4 Titus 3:9 2 Timothy 2:23 1 Timothy 6:20 2 Timothy 4:4

2 Timothy 2:16 · BSB

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

1 Timothy 1:4 · BSB

or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

Titus 3:9 · BSB

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

2 Timothy 2:23 · BSB

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

1 Timothy 6:20 · BSB

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

2 Timothy 4:4 · BSB

So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

“exercise”

Titus 2:12 2 Peter 1:5–8 Hebrews 5:14 1 Timothy 6:11 Acts 24:16 1 Timothy 3:16

Titus 2:12 · BSB

It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

2 Peter 1:5–8 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

Hebrews 5:14 · BSB

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

1 Timothy 6:11 · BSB

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Acts 24:16 · BSB

In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.

1 Timothy 3:16 · BSB

By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

8For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

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