1 Timothy 4:7

But reject those myths ¹  fit only for the godless and gullible, ²  and train yourself for godliness.

biblegateway 1Ti 4:7

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.

biblegateway 1Ti 4:7

But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;

biblegateway 1Ti 4:7

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness.

biblegateway 1Ti 4:7

Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God--no spiritual flabbiness, please!

SABDAweb 1Ti 4:7

But have nothing to do with unclean and foolish stories. Give yourself training in religion:

bibleoremus 1Ti 4:7

Have nothing to do with profane myths and old wives’ tales. Train yourself in godliness,

biblegateway 1Ti 4:7

But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.

biblegateway 1Ti 4:7

But reject those myths ¹  fit only for the godless and gullible, ²  and train yourself for godliness.

¹ sn Those myths refer to legendary tales characteristic of the false teachers in Ephesus and Crete. See parallels in 1 Tim 1:4; 2 Tim 4:4; and Titus 1:14.

² tn Grk “the godless and old-wifely myths.”