Bible verse
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
1 Timothy 4:7 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Timothy 4.
3 They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
4 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,
5 because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
6 By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
7 But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
8 For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
9 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.
10 To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
11 Command and teach these things.
KJV
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness.
ASV
but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:
ERV
but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:
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