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1 Timothy 4:7

Following JesusSelf-control

5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

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.

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 a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

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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)

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Cross references

  • 2 Timothy 2:16

    But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

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  • Titus 2:12

    Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

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  • 1 Timothy 1:4

    Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

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  • 2 Peter 1:5–8

    And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

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  • Titus 3:9

    But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

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  • Hebrews 5:14

    But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

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  • 1 Timothy 6:11

    But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:23

    But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

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