1 Timothy 4:7

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.”

— WEB

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

— KJV

“but refuse profane and old wives` fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:”

— ASV

Cross-references

Related verses via the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

2 Timothy 2:16 "But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,"
Titus 2:12 "instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;"
1 Timothy 1:4 "and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith—"
2 Peter 1:5-8 "Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;"
Titus 3:9 "but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain."
Hebrews 5:14 "But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil."
1 Timothy 6:11 "But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness."
2 Timothy 2:23 "But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife."

Commentary

refuse--reject, avoid, have nothing to do with (Ti2 2:23; Tit 3:10). old wives' fables--anile myths (Ti1 1:4, Ti1 1:9; Tit 1:14). They are "profane," because leading away from "godliness" or "piety" (Ti1 1:4-7; Ti1 6:20; Ti2 2:16; Tit 1:1-2). exercise thyself--literally, "exercise thyself" as one undergoing training in a gymnasium. Let thy self-discipline be not in ascetical exercises as the false teachers (Ti1 4:3, Ti1 4:8; compare Ti2 2:22-23; Heb 5:14; Heb 12:11), but with a view to godliness or "piety" (Ti1 6:11-12).

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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