But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
Parallel translations
- KJV But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
- BSB But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
- NKJV But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.
- NASB But stay away from worthless stories that are typical of old women. Rather, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
- NLT Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
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- 2 Tim 2:16But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,
- Titus 2:12instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;
- 1 Tim 1:4and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith —
- 2 Pet 1:5–8Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
- Titus 3:9but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
- Heb 5:14But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
- 2 Tim 2:23But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
- 1 Tim 6:11But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- Acts 24:16Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
- 2 Tim 4:4and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables.
- 1 Tim 6:20Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge;
- 2 Tim 3:12Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
- Titus 1:14not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
- 1 Tim 3:16Without 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 2:10but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.
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