1 Timothy 4:7

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Have nothing to do with profane and foolish tales. Train yourself in godliness,

Cross References

Acts 24:16

Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people.

1 Timothy 1:4

and not to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies that promote speculations rather than the divine training that is known by faith.

1 Timothy 1:9

this means understanding that the law is laid down not for the righteous but for the lawless and disobedient, for the godless and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their father or mother, for murderers,

1 Timothy 2:10

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

1 Timothy 3:16

Without any doubt, the mystery of godliness is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 4:8

for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;

1 Timothy 6:3

Whoever teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that is in accordance with godliness

1 Timothy 6:5

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

2 Timothy 2:16

Avoid profane chatter, for it will lead people into more and more impiety,

2 Timothy 2:23

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

2 Timothy 3:12

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

2 Timothy 3:5

holding to the outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid them!

2 Timothy 4:4

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

Titus 1:14

not paying attention to Jewish myths or to commandments of those who reject the truth.

Titus 2:12

training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly,

Titus 3:9

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

Hebrews 5:14

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