1 Timothy 4:7

Holman Christian Standard Bible

But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

Cross References

Acts 24:16

I always do my best to have a clear conscience toward God and men.

1 Timothy 1:4

or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.

1 Timothy 1:9

We know that the law is not meant for a righteous person, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and irreverent, for those who kill their fathers and mothers, for murderers,

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good works, as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.

1 Timothy 3:16

And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great: 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 the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, run from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, empty speech and contradictions from the “knowledge” that falsely bears that name.

1 Timothy 6:3

If anyone teaches other doctrine and does not agree with the sound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness,

1 Timothy 6:5

and constant disagreement among people whose minds are depraved and deprived of the truth, who imagine that godliness is a way to material gain.

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

2 Timothy 2:23

But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 3:12

In fact, all those who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

2 Timothy 3:5

holding to the form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid these people!

2 Timothy 4:4

They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths.

Titus 1:14

and may not pay attention to Jewish myths and the commands of men who reject the truth.

Titus 2:12

instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age,

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the mature — for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil.