1 Timothy 4:7
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
World English Bible Catholic
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 not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith.
1 Timothy 3:16Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
1 Timothy 6:20Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge,
2 Timothy 2:23But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
2 Timothy 4:4and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn away to fables.
Titus 2:12instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, 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 →