1 Timothy 4:7 Parallel Translations

Don't have anything to do with godless myths that old women like to tell. Rather, train yourself to live a godly life.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

But have nothing to do with unclean and foolish stories. Give yourself training in religion:

DBY:

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

ERV:

but refuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

WEY:

But worldly stories, fit only for credulous old women, have nothing to do with.

WBS:

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather to godliness.

WEB:

But refuse profane and old wives' fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.

YLT:

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

1 Timothy 4:7 Cross References

XREF:

1 Timothy 1:4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.

1 Timothy 1:9 realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers

1 Timothy 4:8 for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness,

1 Timothy 6:5 and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.

2 Timothy 3:5 holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

4:7 {10} But refuse profane and old wives' fables, {11} and exercise thyself [rather] unto {g} godliness.
(10) He contrasts again true doctrine not only with the false and apostate doctrine, but also with all vain and curious wiles.
(11) It is not only necessary that the minister of the word be sound in doctrine, but also that his life is godly and religious.
(g) In the true serving of God.

PNT:

4:7 Refuse profane and old wives' fables. The foolish myths and legends of the heathen, and also the marvelous additions which Jewish rabbis had made to the Old Testament. Reject all these.
Exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness. Train thyself to a godly life, as a gymnast trains himself to bodily exercise.

WES:

4:7 Like those who were to contend in the Grecian games, exercise thyself unto godliness - Train thyself up in holiness of heart and life, with the utmost labour, vigour, and diligence.

MHC:

4:6-10 Outward acts of self-denial profit little. What will it avail us to mortify the body, if we do not mortify sin? No diligence in mere outward things could be of much use. The gain of godliness lies much in the promise; and the promises to godly people relate partly to the life that now is, but especially to the life which is to come: though we lose for Christ, we shall not lose by him. If Christ be thus the Saviour of all men, then much more will he be the Rewarder of those who seek and serve him; he will provide well for those whom he has made new creatures.

CONC:

Avoid Credulous Discipline Exercise Fables Fit Foolish Godless Godliness Godly Myths Nothing Piety Profane Purpose Rather Refuse Reject Religion Silly Stories Tales Thyself Train Training Unclean Wives Women Women's Worldly

Avoid Discipline Exercise Fables Fit Godless Godliness Hand Myths Piety Profane Purpose Rather Refuse Reject Religion Silly Stories Thyself Train Training Unclean Wives Women Women's Worldly

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