The concept of old wives’ tales has existed for centuries. It is this complete phrasing that the King James Version of the Bible renders as "profane and old wives' tales".) 2Ti_4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. DNB likes this. A. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 1Ti_4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. “Refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness,” St Paul warns in his first letter to Timothy. 1 Timothy 4. EAT RIGHT. 1 Timothy 1:4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. by Ron Graham “But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.”Deuteronomy 18:20. Williams New Testament. “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7). But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. In 1611, the King James Bible was published with the following translation of a verse in I Timothy: “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness” (I Timothy 4:7 KJV). see the chapter. Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:7, “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” This passage refers to myths, legends, traditions, and heresy that would be presented as spiritual truth. English Standard Version 1Timothy 4: 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” But make it your habit to let worldly and old women's stories alone. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. But refuse profane and old wives fables. Continue training yourself for the religious life. But refuse profane and old wives' fables. “Refuse profane and old wives fables”: In addition to being committed to God’s Word (see note on verse 6), believers must avoid all false teaching. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Shall be turned unto fables. They are "profane," because leading away from "godliness" or "piety" ( 1 Timothy 1:4-7, 6:20, 2 Timothy 2:16, Titus 1:1 Titus 1:2). B. Crunches - pray! Refuse profane and old wives' fables. Falsehood; a softer term for a lie. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself rather to godliness. refuse. 1 Timothy 4:7 - New International Version . What were the old wives fables that Paul warned Timothy about? 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Not giving heed to Jewish fables. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Weymouth New Testament. But worldly stories, fit only for credulous old women, have nothing to do with. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. 2 Pet. old wives' fables--anile myths ( 1 Timothy 1:4 1 Timothy 1:9, Titus 1:14). Scripture says in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, “Refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. It may with equal propriety be applied to the legends of the Romish Church. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. A. 1 Timothy 4:7-15 King James Version (KJV). But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1 Timothy 4: 7 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness." There always has been and always will … 4:8: For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Read verse in King James Version 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. But refuse profane and old wives' fables - This seems to refer particularly to the Jews, whose Talmudical writings are stuffed with the most ridiculous and profane fables that ever disgraced the human intellect. 1:16. 7. refuse--reject, avoid, have nothing to do with ( 2 Timothy 2:23, Titus 3:10). You may have to change your mind about the “profane and old wives’ fables” you’ve been taught. We are told here concerning worldly fables not to take any notice of them, because if we take notice of these worldly fables we are going to be led away from the truth. Doug Harris: First Timothy 4:7 in the King James reads, "But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness." 4:10 1 Timothy 4:7 "But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness." But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise that which now is, and of that which is to come.” This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. Most of us have been influenced at some time or another by the wisdom and the instruction of AEsop's fables. 1 Timothy 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Well, in case you didn’t know, its BIBLICAL. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 1 Timothy 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. But refuse profane and old wives' fables - This seems to refer particularly to the Jews, whose Talmudical writings are stuffed with the most ridiculous and profane fables that ever disgraced the human intellect. Not followed cunningly devised fables. 5. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. The oral tradition 1Timothy 4:7-8 “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7). 1:14. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Exercise yourself toward godliness. 4:4. “But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” Bible verses related to rather unto godliness. Rather train yourself for godliness;" Other versions of 1 timothy 4:7 supporting KJV reading ASV "7 but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. King James version. “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” 1 Timothy 4:7, King James Bible, 1611 Let’s Get Biblical. A. Curls - pick up your Bible! Illustration… If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. It may with equal propriety be applied to the legends of the Romish Church. False teaching does more harm to the Church than outright rejection of Christ. Tit. A portrait of King James I & VI. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather to godliness. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Link panels (synchronize references) Go to table of contents Single column Stretch across both columns The concept of old wives tales is ancient. A. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Jan 3, 2021 #89. theefaith Well-Known Member. The moral is the first business of the poet; this being formed, he contrives such a design or fable as may be most suitable to the moral. Where did the phrase “old wives’ tales” even come from? see the chapter. In the 1st Century the apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, 'But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness'. 4:9: This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. 2 Tim. A. Published back in 1611 the King James Bible remains The dominate English written bible. (1 Timothy 4:7) Frivolous speculations is just as profane as old wives tales. Fables, are you writing childrens literature. For instance, many preachers teach that the reason God destroyed all flesh in the Flood is that Seth’s sons married Cain’s daughters. '>1 Timothy 4:7 (similar cross-references) 1 Timothy 1:4 - Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather … (I Timothy 4: 6-7). Link panels (synchronize references) Go to table of contents Single column Stretch across both columns 1 Timothy 4:7: But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 4. D. Closures - stop excessive talking E. 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