1 Timothy 4:7

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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  • 1 Tim 1:4 : 4 nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith.
  • 2 Tim 2:16 : 16 But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,
  • Titus 2:12 : 12 It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
  • Titus 3:9 : 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.
  • Heb 5:14 : 14 But solid food is for the mature, whose perceptions are trained by practice to discern both good and evil.
  • 2 Pet 1:5-8 : 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge; 6 to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; 7 to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love. 8 For if these things are really yours and are continually increasing, they will keep you from becoming ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately.
  • Acts 24:16 : 16 This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.
  • 2 Tim 2:23 : 23 But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.
  • 2 Tim 3:12 : 12 Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
  • 2 Tim 4:4 : 4 And they will turn away from hearing the truth, but on the other hand they will turn aside to myths.
  • Titus 1:14 : 14 and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.
  • 1 Tim 2:10 : 10 but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.
  • 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
  • 1 Tim 6:11 : 11 But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
  • 1 Tim 6:20 : 20 Conclusion O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called“knowledge.”

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  • 1 Tim 4:8-9
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    8For“physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

    9This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

  • 1 Tim 1:3-4
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    3Timothy’s Task in Ephesus As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,

    4nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith.

  • 1 Tim 4:5-6
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    5For it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.

    6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

  • Titus 1:14
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    14and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-16
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    14Dealing with False Teachers Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

    15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

    16But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

  • 1 Tim 4:11-16
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    11Command and teach these things.

    12Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

    13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

    14Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

    15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

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

  • 1 Tim 6:5
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    5and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

  • 1 Tim 6:20
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    20Conclusion O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called“knowledge.”

  • Titus 3:8-9
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    8Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

    9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
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    11But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

  • 2 Tim 3:5
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    5They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.

  • 2 Tim 4:4
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    4And they will turn away from hearing the truth, but on the other hand they will turn aside to myths.

  • 1 Tim 6:3
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    3If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

  • 1 Tim 5:11
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    11But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry,

  • 2 Tim 2:22-23
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    22But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

    23But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

  • 1 Tim 4:3
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    3They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

  • Titus 2:1-7
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    1Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

    3Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

    4In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

    6Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

  • 1 Tim 2:10
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    10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

  • 2 Pet 1:5-7
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    5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;

    6to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness;

    7to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love.

  • Heb 13:9
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    9Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.

  • Titus 2:12
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    12It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

  • 1 Thess 4:3
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    3For this is God’s will: that you become holy, that you keep away from sexual immorality,

  • 1 Tim 1:6
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    6Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
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    4So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.

  • 1 Tim 1:18
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    18I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

  • 2 Cor 7:1
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    1Self-Purification Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

  • Col 2:23
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    23Even though they have the appearance of wisdom with their self-imposed worship and humility achieved by an unsparing treatment of the body– a wisdom with no true value– they in reality result in fleshly indulgence.

  • 1 Thess 5:21
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    21But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

  • Eph 4:22
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    22You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires,

  • 2 Tim 3:14
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    14You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you