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

neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith;'so do I now .

O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto thee , turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables.

not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Exercise

neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith;'so do I now .

but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

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

Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.

Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;

But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;

General references

Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.

But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.