1 Timothy 4:7 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁷ Have nothing to do with godless and silly myths. Train yourself in godliness;

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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 I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men.

1 Timothy 1:4

nor to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies which promote speculations rather than the divine training that is in faith;

1 Timothy 1:9

understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

1 Timothy 2:10

but by good deeds, as befits women who profess religion.

1 Timothy 3:16

Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of our religion: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 4:8

for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:20

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the godless chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge,

1 Timothy 6:3

If any one teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching which accords with godliness,

1 Timothy 6:5

and wrangling among men who are depraved in mind and bereft of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.

2 Timothy 2:16

Avoid such godless chatter, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:23

Have nothing to do with stupid, senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 3:12

Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

2 Timothy 3:5

holding the form of religion but denying the power of it. Avoid such people.

2 Timothy 4:4

and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths.

Titus 1:14

instead of giving heed to Jewish myths or to commands of men who reject the truth.

Titus 2:12

training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world,

Titus 3:9

But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile.

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their faculties trained by practice to distinguish good from evil.