1 Timothy 4:7

In 9 translations

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:

LSV

but reject the profane and old women’s fables, and exercise yourself to piety,

YLT

and the profane and old women's fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety,

DBY

But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety;

DRC

But avoid foolish and old wives’ fables: and exercise thyself unto godliness.

GNV

But cast away prophane, and olde wiues fables, and exercise thy selfe vnto godlinesse.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

τοὺς δὲ βεβήλους καὶ γραώδεις μύθους παραιτοῦ. γύμναζε δὲ σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν·

RP2018

Τοὺς δὲ βεβήλους καὶ γραώδεις μύθους παραιτοῦ. Γύμναζε δὲ σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν·

TR-Boyd

Τοὺς δὲ βεβήλους καὶ γραώδεις μύθους παραιτοῦ. Γύμναζε δὲ σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν·

SCR1894

τους δε βεβηλους και γραωδεις μυθους παραιτου γυμναζε δε σεαυτον προς ευσεβειαν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 2 Timothy 2:16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
• Titus 2:12It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
• 1 Timothy 1:4or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
• 2 Peter 1:5–8For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness,…
• Titus 3:9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
• Hebrews 5:14But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
• 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• 2 Timothy 2:23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
• Acts 24:16In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
• 1 Timothy 6:20O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
• 2 Timothy 4:4So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
• 1 Timothy 3:16By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up…
• 2 Timothy 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
• Titus 1:14and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
• 1 Timothy 2:10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

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