"But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself {rather} unto godliness." — 1 Timothy 4:7

1 Timothy 4:7 · KJV

“But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself {rather} unto godliness.”

— 1 Timothy 4:7

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

Verse 8

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. {little: or, for a little time}

1 Timothy 4 — Context

For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

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

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. {little: or, for a little time}

This {is} a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:16

But shun profane {and} vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

Titus 2:12

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

1 Timothy 1:4

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: {so do}.

2 Peter 1:5-8

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Hebrews 5:14

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, {even} those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. {of full age: or, perfect} {use: or, an habit, or, perfection}

1 Timothy 6:11

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

2 Timothy 2:23

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.