Verse 7
1 Timothy 4:7
New Living Translation
7
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
Original Language Text
greek
τοὺς δὲ βεβήλους καὶ γραώδεις μύθους παραιτοῦ. γύμναζε δὲ σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν·
English Translation
But avoid the profane and old wives' tales. Train yourself for godliness.
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