Parallel Verses
Godbey New Testament
but reject the unsanctified and silly stories: but exercise yourself 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.
American Standard Version
but refuse profane and old wives fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:
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;
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
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 4:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Good Servant Of Christ
6 Submitting these things to the brethren, you will be a beautiful minister of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of faith, and the beautiful teaching which you have followed; 7 but reject the unsanctified and silly stories: but exercise yourself unto godliness. 8 For bodily exercise is profitable unto little; but godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:4
nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which present questions, rather than the economy of God which is in faith:
2 Timothy 2:16
But reject the unsanctified empty talks: for they will proceed unto more of ungodliness,
Hebrews 5:14
but solid food belongs to the perfect, those having their senses disciplined by use unto the discernment both of the good and the evil.
Acts 24:16
In this I also exercise, to always have a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
1 Timothy 2:10
but whatsoever becomes women professing godliness, through good works.
1 Timothy 3:16
And assuredly great is the mystery of godliness; Who is manifested in the flesh, was justified in the spirit, was seen of angels, was preached among the Gentiles, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, fly from these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, divine love, patience, meekness.
1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, stand guard over that which has been committed to you, avoiding unsanctified, empty talks and oppositions of knowledge falsely so called,
2 Timothy 2:23
But reject foolish and undisciplinary questions, knowing that they gender strife.
2 Timothy 3:12
But truly all wishing to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 4:4
and they will indeed turn their hearing from the truth, and be turned unto fables.
Titus 1:14
not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men turning away from the truth.
Titus 2:12
teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we must live prudently and righteously and holily in this present age;
Titus 3:9
but reject foolish questions, and genealogies, and strife, and controversies about law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
2 Peter 1:5-8
And in harmony with this same thing also, add to your faith heroism; and to heroism, knowledge;