1 Timothy 4:7

Ever reject these profane and old womanish myths; and continually train yourself for the contest of godliness.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6As you lay all these things before the brothers, you will be a noble minister of Christ Jesus, nourishing yourself in the precepts of the faith and that noble teaching which you have followed.

8For physical training is of some small service, but godliness is of service in everything; since it carries with it a promise of life, both here and hereafter.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 1:4nor to be paying attention to myths and interminable genealogies, which tend to promote discussions rather than a stewardship entrusted by God, a stewardship which is in faith.

1 Timothy 3:16Yes! without contradiction, great is the mystery of godliness!

1 Timothy 6:20O, Timothy, guard the treasure which is committed to you. Shun the profane babblings and contradictions of the falsely called "knowledge"

2 Timothy 2:23Ever shun foolish and puerile discussions, for you know that they lead to quarrels.

2 Timothy 4:4They will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to myths.

Titus 2:12And schooling us to renounce impiety and evil passions, And to 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 →

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