1 Timothy 4:7

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Summary

1 Timothy 4:7

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

Refuse

Exercise

General references

Proverbs 19:27

2 Timothy 2:23

Bible References

Refuse

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.

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called “knowledge”—

But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,

and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.

not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

Exercise

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.

but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.

By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness:
He who was revealed in the flesh,
Was

vindicated in the Spirit,

Seen by angels,

Proclaimed among the nations,

Believed on in the world,

Taken up in glory.

But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.

In view of this, I also do my best to maintain always a blameless conscience both before God and before men.

Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,

But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.

Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge,

General references

Cease listening, my son, to discipline,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.