1 Timothy 4:7

Good News Translation

But keep away from those godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training for a godly life.

Cross References

Acts 24:16

And so I do my best always to have a clear conscience before God and people.

1 Timothy 1:4

Tell them to give up those legends and those long lists of ancestors, which only produce arguments; they do not serve God's plan, which is known by faith.

1 Timothy 1:9

It must be remembered, of course, that laws are made, not for good people, but for lawbreakers and criminals, for the godless and sinful, for those who are not religious or spiritual, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who claim to be religious.

1 Timothy 3:16

No one can deny how great is the secret of our religion: He appeared in human form, was shown to be right by the Spirit, and was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, and was taken up to heaven.

1 Timothy 4:8

Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and for the future.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all these things. Strive for righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, keep safe what has been entrusted to your care. Avoid the profane talk and foolish arguments of what some people wrongly call “Knowledge.”

1 Timothy 6:3

Whoever teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the true words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching of our religion

1 Timothy 6:5

and constant arguments from people whose minds do not function and who no longer have the truth. They think that religion is a way to become rich.

2 Timothy 2:16

Keep away from profane and foolish discussions, which only drive people farther away from God.

2 Timothy 2:23

But keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels.

2 Timothy 3:12

Everyone who wants to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted;

2 Timothy 3:5

they will hold to the outward form of our religion, but reject its real power. Keep away from such people.

2 Timothy 4:4

They will turn away from listening to the truth and give their attention to legends.

Titus 1:14

and no longer hold on to Jewish legends and to human commandments which come from people who have rejected the truth.

Titus 2:12

That grace instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this world,

Titus 3:9

But avoid stupid arguments, long lists of ancestors, quarrels, and fights about the Law. They are useless and worthless.

Hebrews 5:14

Solid food, on the other hand, is for adults, who through practice are able to distinguish between good and evil.