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1 Timothy 4:7

But reject godless myths and old-wives' tales; rather, exercise yourself toward godliness.

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

In Context

6If you instruct the brothers in these things you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, brought up in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have faithfully followed.

8Now physical exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, holding promises for both this present life and the one to come.

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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 →

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