1 Timothy 4:7
But reject godless myths and old-wives' tales; rather, exercise yourself toward godliness.
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In The King James Version
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
In Context
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:4and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than the godly training which is by faith.
1 Timothy 3:16Yes, the mystery of our religion is confessedly great: God was manifested in flesh, was vindicated in spirit, was revealed to angels, was proclaimed among nations, was believed in the world, was received up in glory!
1 Timothy 6:20O Timothy, guard the deposit! Turn away from the godless, empty chatter and inconsistencies of what is falsely called ‘science’
2 Timothy 2:23Refuse foolish and ignorant arguments, knowing that they breed quarrels.
2 Timothy 4:4—yes, they will turn their ears away from the Truth and be turned aside to fables.
Titus 2:12teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live prudently, righteously and godly in this present age,
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 4:7-16
Exhortation to Godliness; Exhortation to Ministerial Duties. ( a. d. 64.) 6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 9 This is… Read the whole commentary →