7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 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. It is this complete phrasing that the King James Version of the Bible renders as "profane and old wives' tales".) 2 Tim. Illustration… For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise that which now is, and of that which is to come.” 2 Pet. Exercise yourself toward godliness. EAT RIGHT. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Refuse profane and old wives' fables. Read verse in King James Version But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. The concept of old wives’ tales has existed for centuries. They are "profane," because leading away from "godliness" or "piety" ( 1 Timothy 1:4-7, 6:20, 2 Timothy 2:16, Titus 1:1 Titus 1:2). We are told here concerning worldly fables not to take any notice of them, because if we take notice of these worldly fables we are going to be led away from the truth. Shall be turned unto fables. A. Fables, are you writing childrens literature. Scripture says in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, “Refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1 Timothy 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. Continue training yourself for the religious life. Williams New Testament. see the chapter. 5. Not followed cunningly devised fables. A. “But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” Bible verses related to rather unto godliness. DNB likes this. 1 Timothy 4:7: But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1 Timothy 4. 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. But refuse profane and old wives' fables - This seems to refer particularly to the Jews, whose Talmudical writings are stuffed with the most ridiculous and profane fables that ever disgraced the human intellect. The concept of old wives tales is ancient. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Link panels (synchronize references) Go to table of contents Single column Stretch across both columns C. Cardio - go soul-winning! Most of us have been influenced at some time or another by the wisdom and the instruction of AEsop's fables. In 1611, the King James Bible was published with the following translation of a verse in I Timothy: “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness” (I Timothy 4:7 KJV). 4:9: This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. Published back in 1611 the King James Bible remains The dominate English written bible. 1 Timothy 4:7-15 King James Version (KJV). But refuse profane and old wives' fables. 1 Timothy 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. A. refuse. In conclusion, we believe that the following verse applies to the foolishness promoted in Ruckman’s book Black is Beautiful: 1 Tim. 4:8: 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. Where did the phrase “old wives’ tales” even come from? But worldly stories, fit only for credulous old women, have nothing to do with. 1:16. 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.” (1 Timothy 4:7) Frivolous speculations is just as profane as old wives tales. The plot, or connected series of events, in an epic or dramatic poem. 1 Timothy 4: 7 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness." It may with equal propriety be applied to the legends of the Romish Church. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. For instance, many preachers teach that the reason God destroyed all flesh in the Flood is that Seth’s sons married Cain’s daughters. Jan 3, 2021 #89. theefaith Well-Known Member. “Refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness,” St Paul warns in his first letter to Timothy. 4:10 A. “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7). 1:14. B. Crunches - pray! 1 Timothy 4:7 - New International Version . '>1 Timothy 4:7 (similar cross-references) 1 Timothy 1:4 - Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather … In the 1st Century the apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, 'But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness'. But refuse profane and old wives fables. (I Timothy 4: 6-7). King James version. False teaching does more harm to the Church than outright rejection of Christ. 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. see the chapter. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. English Standard Version 1Timothy 4: 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Well, in case you didn’t know, its BIBLICAL. 2Ti_4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. Falsehood; a softer term for a lie. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself rather to godliness. 4. 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Tit. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather to godliness. 1Ti_4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. by Ron Graham “But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.”Deuteronomy 18:20. Not giving heed to Jewish fables. D. Closures - stop excessive talking E. Climbing - take on new tasks IV. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. There always has been and always will … Link panels (synchronize references) Go to table of contents Single column Stretch across both columns A portrait of King James I & VI. 1 Timothy 4:7 "But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness." Weymouth New Testament. 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. Rather train yourself for godliness;" Other versions of 1 timothy 4:7 supporting KJV reading ASV "7 but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. But refuse profane and old wives' fables - This seems to refer particularly to the Jews, whose Talmudical writings are stuffed with the most ridiculous and profane fables that ever disgraced the human intellect. Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:7, “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” This passage refers to myths, legends, traditions, and heresy that would be presented as spiritual truth. It may with equal propriety be applied to the legends of the Romish Church. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” 1 Timothy 4:7, King James Bible, 1611 Let’s Get Biblical. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. The moral is the first business of the poet; this being formed, he contrives such a design or fable as may be most suitable to the moral. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. You may have to change your mind about the “profane and old wives’ fables” you’ve been taught. The oral tradition 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” (1 Timothy 4:7). What were the old wives fables that Paul warned Timothy about? 4:4. 1Timothy 4:7-8 “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. “Refuse profane and old wives fables”: In addition to being committed to God’s Word (see note on verse 6), believers must avoid all false teaching. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 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. 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