1 Timothy 4:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 4:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 4:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 4:7 — KJV
“But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.”
— 1 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
1 Timothy 4:7 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 4:7
“But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:7: old, wives, thyself
“These men are peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:7: old, wives
“These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:7: old, wives
“But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:7: refuse, old
“And I say unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:7: refuse, old
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