1 Timothy 4:7

New English Translation

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

Cross References

Acts 24:16

This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

1 Timothy 1:4

nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith.

1 Timothy 1:9

realizing that law is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

1 Timothy 3:16

And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 4:8

For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:20

O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called “knowledge.”

1 Timothy 6:3

If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

1 Timothy 6:5

and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:23

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

2 Timothy 3:12

Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

2 Timothy 3:5

They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.

2 Timothy 4:4

And they will turn away from hearing the truth, but on the other hand they will turn aside to myths.

Titus 1:14

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

Titus 2:12

It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the mature, whose perceptions are trained by practice to discern both good and evil.