“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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