Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 4:7

1 Timothy chapter 4 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.6If thou put the brethren in mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed until now:

v.7This passage

v.8for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 6:11

    But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

  • 2 Peter 1:5

    Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;

  • 2 Timothy 2:23

    But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.

  • 1 Timothy 1:4

    neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith; so do I now.

  • Acts 24:16

    Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.

  • Hebrews 5:14

    But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.