1 Timothy 4:7

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 4:7

BSB

But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

AKJV

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself rather to godliness.

CPDV

But avoid the silly fables of old women. And exercise yourself so as to advance in piety.

ERV

but refuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

NHEB

But refuse profane and old wives' tales. Exercise yourself toward godliness.

SMT

And profane and old women's fictions reject, and exercise thyself in devotion.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 4:7

ButG1161Conjunction refuseG3868Verb profaneG952Adjective andG2532Conjunctionoldwives'G1126Adjective fablesG3454Noun Masculine andG1161Conjunction exerciseG1128Verb thyselfG4572ratheruntoG4314Preposition godlinessG2150Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Timothy 4:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 4:7

Summary

Reject silly tales, pursue personal spiritual development

Event

Call to spiritual training

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD