Verse 7

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

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 1:4 : 4 neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith--
  • 2 Tim 2:16 : 16 But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
  • Titus 2:12 : 12 instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;
  • Titus 3:9 : 9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
  • Heb 5:14 : 14 But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
  • 2 Pet 1:5-8 : 5 Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; 6 and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness; 7 and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Acts 24:16 : 16 Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
  • 2 Tim 2:23 : 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
  • 2 Tim 3:12 : 12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
  • 2 Tim 4:4 : 4 and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables.
  • Titus 1:14 : 14 not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
  • 1 Tim 2:10 : 10 but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.
  • 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
  • 1 Tim 6:11 : 11 But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
  • 1 Tim 6:20 : 20 Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;