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Berean Standard Bible

“But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.”

1 Timothy 4:7

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Study note

Paul instructs young Timothy on how to lead the church in Ephesus amid false teaching. He warns against myths and contrasts them with a disciplined pursuit of godliness.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

World English Bible (WEB)

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.

King James Version (KJV)

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but refuse profane and old wives` fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But have nothing to do with unclean and foolish stories. Give yourself training in religion:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the profane and old women's fables reject you, and exercise yourself unto piety,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas las fábulas profanas y de viejas desecha, y ejercítate para la piedad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No pierdas el tiempo discutiendo mitos y leyendas mundanas. Emplea el tiempo y las energías en ejercitarte para vivir como Dios manda.

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