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

or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, empty speech and contradictions from the “knowledge” that falsely bears that name.

But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths.

and may not pay attention to Jewish myths and the commands of men who reject the truth.

But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

Exercise

or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.

but with good works, as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.

And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great:

He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated in the Spirit,
seen by angels,
preached among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.

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

I always do my best to have a clear conscience toward God and men.

In fact, all those who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age,

But solid food is for the mature—for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil.

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,

General references

If you stop listening to correction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.

But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.