1 Timothy 4:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't have anything to do with worthless, senseless stories. Work hard to be truly religious.

Cross References

Acts 24:16

And because I am sure, I try my best to have a clear conscience in whatever I do for God or for people.

1 Timothy 1:4

You needed to warn them to stop wasting their time on senseless stories and endless lists of ancestors. Such things only cause arguments. They don't help anyone to do God's work that can only be done by faith.

1 Timothy 1:9

We also understand that it wasn't given to control people who please God, but to control lawbreakers, criminals, godless people, and sinners. It is for wicked and evil people, and for murderers, who would even kill their own parents.

1 Timothy 2:10

Women who claim to love God should do helpful things for others,

1 Timothy 3:16

Here is the great mystery of our religion: Christ came as a human. The Spirit proved that he pleased God, and he was seen by angels. Christ was preached to the nations. People in this world put their faith in him, and he was taken up to glory.

1 Timothy 4:8

As the saying goes, “Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and for ever.” These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.

1 Timothy 6:11

Timothy, you belong to God, so keep away from all these evil things. Try your best to please God and to be like him. Be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard what God has placed in your care! Don't pay any attention to that godless and stupid talk that sounds clever but really isn't.

1 Timothy 6:3

Anyone who teaches something different disagrees with the correct and godly teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 6:5

and nasty quarrels. They have wicked minds and have missed out on the truth. These people think religion is supposed to make you rich.

2 Timothy 2:16

Keep away from worthless and useless talk. It only leads people further away from God.

2 Timothy 2:23

Stay away from stupid and senseless arguments. These only lead to trouble,

2 Timothy 3:12

Anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others.

2 Timothy 3:5

Even though they will make a show of being religious, their religion won't be real. Don't have anything to do with such people.

2 Timothy 4:4

They will turn from the truth and eagerly listen to senseless stories.

Titus 1:14

Don't pay any attention to any of those senseless Jewish stories and human commands. These are made up by people who won't obey the truth.

Titus 2:12

He taught us to give up our wicked ways and our worldly desires and to live decent and honest lives in this world.

Titus 3:9

But don't have anything to do with stupid arguments about ancestors. And stay away from disagreements and quarrels about the Law of Moses. Such arguments are useless and senseless.

Hebrews 5:14

Solid food is for mature people who have been trained to know right from wrong.