1 Timothy 4:7
1 Timothy 4:6-10 The Message (MSG)
You’ve been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the followers of Jesus there, and you’ll be a good servant of Jesus. Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. You can count on this. Take it to heart. This is why we’ve thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We’re banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers.
1 Timothy 4:7 King James Version (KJV)
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
1 Timothy 4:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness
1 Timothy 4:7 New Century Version (NCV)
But do not follow foolish stories that disagree with God’s truth, but train yourself to serve God.
1 Timothy 4:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness
1 Timothy 4:7 New International Version (NIV)
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
1 Timothy 4:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.
1 Timothy 4:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
But have nothing to do with irreverent folklore and silly myths. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness [keeping yourself spiritually fit].
1 Timothy 4:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.