1 Timothy 4:7 — Community Reflections

1 TIMOTHY 4:7 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 1

“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.”

Have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness — Paul's dismissal of bebēlos mythos (irreverent myths) and gerōdeis (old women's stories) contrasts sharply with the imperative gymnazō seauton pros eusebeian (train yourself toward godliness). Spiritual discipline parallels athletic training.

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The armor of God — 1 Timothy 4

His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. The early church would have heard this very differentl...