1 Timothy 4:7

NETBible

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

NIV ©

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

NASB ©

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

NLT ©

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

MSG ©

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

BBE ©

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

NRSV ©

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

NKJV ©

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

KJV
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NASB ©
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GREEK
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NETBible

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

NET Notes

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.”