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1 Timothy 4:7

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

1 Timothy 5:11

Context
5:11 But do not accept younger widows on the list, 3  because their passions may lead them away from Christ 4  and they will desire to marry,
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[4:7]  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.

[4:7]  2 tn Grk “the godless and old-wifely myths.”

[5:11]  3 tn Grk “refuse younger widows.”

[5:11]  4 tn With a single verb and object, this clause means “pursue sensuous desires in opposition to Christ.”



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