1 Timothy 4:7 Cross References - MSB

⁷ But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

¹⁶ In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.

⁴ or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

¹⁰ but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

¹⁶ By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: God appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.

¹¹ But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

²⁰ O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

¹⁶ But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

²³ But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

¹² Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

⁴ So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

¹⁴ and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.

¹² It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

⁹ But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

¹⁴ But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

⁵ For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; ⁶ and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; ⁷ and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. ⁸ For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.