1 Timothy 4:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁷ But you should have nothing to do with those worldly myths [See 1:4] and superstitious tales [often] told by old women. Instead, train yourself for living a godly life.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ But refuse and avoid irreverent legends (profane and impure and godless fictions, mere grandmothers' tales) and silly myths, and express your disapproval of them. Train yourself toward godliness (piety), [keeping yourself spiritually fit].

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷ but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

Common English Bible

⁷ But stay away from the godless myths that are passed down from the older women. Train yourself for a holy life!

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ But avoid the silly fables of old women. And exercise yourself so as to advance in piety.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁷ But avoid foolish and old wives' fables: and exercise thyself unto godliness.

1 Timothy 4:7 Cross References

Acts 24:16

So, for this reason I make every effort to have a clear conscience before God and men at all times.

1 Timothy 1:4

and not to listen to legends or exhaustive lists of ancestors. These [only] serve to arouse speculations, rather than [promote] God’s plan which is based on faith.

1 Timothy 1:9

We [also] know this: law [or, “the Law of Moses”] is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawbreakers and rebels, for ungodly people and sinners, for unholy and irreverent people, for people who kill their parents, for murderers,

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good deeds, which are [more] appropriate for women who claim to be godly.

1 Timothy 3:16

And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].

1 Timothy 4:8

For physical training is useful to some extent [or, “for a short time”], but living godly is useful in every way, for it promises benefits [not only] for the present life, but [also] for the life to come.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, run from these things [See verses 3-10], and pursue right living and godliness, having faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:20

[So], Timothy, guard [the Gospel message] which has been entrusted to you, while avoiding worldly, empty chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called “knowledge,”

1 Timothy 6:3

If anyone teaches a different doctrine [i.e., from what has been urged above], and does not agree to [proclaim the] sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and to teaching that is godly [i.e., in harmony with godliness],

1 Timothy 6:5

[and] continual wrangling between people with corrupt minds, who are deprived of the truth. They think that [professing] godliness is a way to obtain [financial] gain.

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid worldly, empty chatter, for those who practice it will become more and more ungodly,

2 Timothy 2:23

But refuse [to participate in] foolish and stupid arguments, knowing that they produce quarreling.

2 Timothy 3:12

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in [the service of] Christ will be persecuted.

2 Timothy 3:5

[These people] maintain an appearance of being godly, but they have denied its power; [you should] turn away from such people.

2 Timothy 4:4

They will refuse to listen to the truth and will turn their attention to myths.

Titus 1:14

instead of paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who reject the truth.

Titus 2:12

It instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly desires and to live sensible, righteous and godly lives in this present age,

Titus 3:9

But you should avoid foolish arguments, and [pointless] discussions about ancestors, and quarrels and disputes about [observance of] the Law of Moses, for they are unprofitable and useless.

Hebrews 5:14

But “solid food” is for mature people, who because of using their [spiritual] senses have become able to distinguish right living from evil.