1 Timothy 4:7
5 because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
6 By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
8 For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
9 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
- KJV
- But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
- WEB
- But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
- ASV
- but refuse profane and old wives` fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:
- DARBY
- But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety;
- BLB
- But reject profane and silly myths. Rather, train yourself unto godliness.
- ÅB
- Men vis fra deg de vanhellige og kjerringaktige eventyr; øv deg derimot i gudsfrykt!
- OTB
- Men unngå meningsløse fortellinger typiske for gamle kvinner, og tren deg selv for gudfryktighetens skyld;
- B1930
- Men vis fra dig de vanhellige og kjerringaktige eventyr; øv dig derimot i gudsfrykt!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Timothy 2:16
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
Read in contextTitus 2:12
It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
Read in context1 Timothy 1:4
or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
Read in context2 Peter 1:5–8
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
Read in contextTitus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
Read in contextHebrews 5:14
But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
Read in context1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Read in context2 Timothy 2:23
But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
Read in context