1 Timothy 4:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But refuse and avoid irreverent legends (profane and impure and godless fictions, mere grandmothers' tales) and silly myths, and express your disapproval of them. Train yourself toward godliness (piety), [keeping yourself spiritually fit]. American Standard Version (1901) but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness: Common English Bible But stay away from the godless myths that are passed down from the older women. Train yourself for a holy life! Catholic Public Domain Version But avoid the silly fables of old women. And exercise yourself so as to advance in piety. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But avoid foolish and old wives' fables: and exercise thyself unto godliness. |
or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.
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,
but with good works, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
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.
For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge.
If anyone teaches false doctrine and does not agree with the sound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness,
and constant disagreement among people whose minds are depraved and deprived of the truth, who imagine that godliness is a way to material gain. ,
Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness,
But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels.
In fact, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
holding to the form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid these people.
They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths.
and may not pay attention to Jewish myths and the commands of people who reject the truth.
instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age,
But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and worthless.
But solid food is for the mature #– #for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil.