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

2 Timothy 2:23

Bible References

Refuse

nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which occasion disputes rather than promote Gods dispensation which is in faith, [so I do now.]

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding the profane babblings, and oppositions of the falselycalled knowledge;

But shun the profane babblings; for they will go on to a higher degree of ungodliness;

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

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

but avoid foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and contentions about the Law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Exercise

nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which occasion disputes rather than promote Gods dispensation which is in faith, [so I do now.]

but, as becometh women professing godliness, with good works.

And confessedly great is the mystery of godliness, in him who was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.

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

On this ground do I also myself strive to have always a conscience void of offence toward God and toward men.

Yea, and all that desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in the present world;

but solid food belongs to those who are of full age, who by use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

even for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge,

General references

But the foolish and ignorant questionings avoid, knowing that they gender quarrels;