Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
but refuse profane and old wives fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
Holman Bible
But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths.
International Standard Version
Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
A Conservative Version
But reject the profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself to piety.
Amplified
But have nothing to do with irreverent folklore and silly myths. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness [keeping yourself spiritually fit].
An Understandable Version
But you should have nothing to do with those worldly myths [See 1:4] and superstitious tales [often] told by old women. Instead, train yourself for living a godly life.
Anderson New Testament
But reject those profane and oldwomanish fables, and exercise yourself for godliness.
Bible in Basic English
But have nothing to do with unclean and foolish stories. Give yourself training in religion:
Common New Testament
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself in godliness.
Daniel Mace New Testament
as for prophane and groundless fables, reject them.
Darby Translation
But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety;
Godbey New Testament
but reject the unsanctified and silly stories: but exercise yourself unto godliness.
Goodspeed New Testament
But let worldly fictions and old wives' tales alone. Train yourself for the religious life.
John Wesley New Testament
But avoid profane and old wives fables, and exercise thyself unto godliness.
Julia Smith Translation
And profane and old women's fictions reject, and exercise thyself in devotion.
King James 2000
But refuse profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But reject those {worthless myths told by elderly women}, and train yourself for godliness.
Modern King James verseion
But refuse profane and old-womanish tales, and exercise yourself to godliness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But cast away unghostly and old wives' fables. Exercise thyself unto godliness.
Moffatt New Testament
Shut your mind against these profane, drivelling myths; train for the religious life.
Montgomery New Testament
Ever reject these profane and old womanish myths; and continually train yourself for the contest of godliness.
NET Bible
But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.
New Heart English Bible
But refuse profane and old wives' tales. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
Noyes New Testament
But avoid the profane and old wives fables; and exercise thyself unto godliness.
Sawyer New Testament
but avoid profane and silly myths; exercise yourself in piety;
The Emphasized Bible
But, from the profane and old-wives' stories, excuse thyself, and be training thyself unto godliness;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But profane and antiquated fables reject, but exercise thyself unto godliness.
Twentieth Century New Testament
As for profane legends and old wives' tales, leave them alone. Train yourself to lead a religious life;
Webster
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather to godliness.
Weymouth New Testament
But worldly stories, fit only for credulous old women, have nothing to do with.
Williams New Testament
But make it your habit to let worldly and old women's stories alone. Continue training yourself for the religious life.
World English Bible
But refuse profane and old wives' fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
Worrell New Testament
but refuse the profane and old wives fables, and exercise yourself unto godliness;
Worsley New Testament
But profane and groundless fables reject, and exercise thyself unto godliness.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the profane and old women's fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety,
Themes
Gifts » From God » To be cultivated
Godliness » Exhortations concerning
Spiritual » Enlargement » Exercise
Topics
Interlinear
De
δέ
De
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184
Seautou
References
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Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 4:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Good Servant Of Christ
6 If thou put the brethren in mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed until now : 7 but refuse profane and old wives fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness: 8 for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:4
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 .
2 Timothy 2:16
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
Hebrews 5:14
But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Acts 24:16
Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.
1 Timothy 2:10
but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.
1 Timothy 3:16
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.
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
1 Timothy 6:20
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;
2 Timothy 2:23
But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.
2 Timothy 3:12
Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 4:4
and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables.
Titus 1:14
not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
Titus 2:12
instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;
Titus 3:9
but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
2 Peter 1:5-8
Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;