1 Timothy 4:7 net — But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

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"But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness."

— 1 Timothy 4:7, NET Bible

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1 Timothy 4 — Context

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For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

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For it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.

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By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

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But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

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For“physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

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This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

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In fact this is why we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of believers.

1 Timothy 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 4:7 say?
1 Timothy 4:7 in the NET Bible reads: “But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.”
Where is 1 Timothy 4:7 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 7.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 4:7.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 4:7 in?
1 Timothy 4:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 4:7?
1 Timothy 4:7 reads (NET): “But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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