1 Timothy 4:7 Cross References - NSB

⁷ Refuse false stories and old wives' fables. Train yourself with godliness in mind.

¹⁶ »I exercise myself always, to have a conscience void of offense toward God and toward men.

¹¹ But you, O man of God, run from these things. Pursue (set your heart on) righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.

²⁰ O Timothy, guard that which is committed to you. Turn away from the empty speeches that violate what is holy and from opposition and from false »knowledge.«

¹⁶ But avoid worldly and empty discussion, for it will lead to further ungodliness.

²³ But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing they produce quarrels (controversy) (fighting).

¹² Yes, and all who would live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

⁴ They will turn their ears away from the truth, and turn aside to myths (fiction).

⁴ They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith.

¹⁰ but that which becomes a woman professing godliness through good works.

¹⁶ The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. ‘He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.’

¹⁴ not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

¹² instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present age (world) (period of time).

⁹ You should avoid foolish arguing and dissentions, questioning; and genealogies, and arguing about law, for they are unprofitable and vain.

¹⁴ But solid food belongs to mature people. It belongs to those who by reason of use have their senses trained to know the difference between good and evil.

⁶ Include self-control with your knowledge. Supply patience to your self-control. Your patience should be helped by godliness. ⁷ Add brotherly kindness to your godliness. And to your brotherly kindness add love. ⁸ For if these things are yours and abound in you they will keep you from being inactive or unfruitful regarding the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁵ Yes, for this very reason you do your part with all diligence. Supply virtue to your faith. Add knowledge to your virtue.