1 Timothy 4:7

4:7 But reject those myths ¹  fit only for the godless and gullible, ²  and train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 5:22

5:22 Do not lay hands on anyone ³  hastily and so identify with the sins of others. ⁴  Keep yourself pure.

1 Timothy 4:16

4:16 Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. ⁵  Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

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.”

³ tn In context “laying hands on anyone” refers to ordination or official installation of someone as an elder.

⁴ tn Grk “and do not share in the sins of others.”

⁵ tn Grk “about yourself and your teaching.”