1 Timothy 4:7

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Timothy 4:7 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 24:16In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
  2. 1 Timothy 1:4or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
  3. 1 Timothy 2:10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
  4. 1 Timothy 3:16By 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 glory.
  5. 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
  6. 1 Timothy 6:20O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
  7. 2 Timothy 2:16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
  8. 2 Timothy 2:23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
  9. 2 Timothy 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
  10. 2 Timothy 4:4So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
  11. Titus 1:14and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
  12. Titus 2:12It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
  13. Titus 3:9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
  14. Hebrews 5:14But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
  15. 2 Peter 1:5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

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