1 Timothy 4:7-8

A Good Servant of Christ Jesus

7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, k silly myths. Rather l train yourself for godliness; 8 for while m bodily training is of some value, godliness n is of value in every way, as o it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

  1. Cross References
    1 Timothy 1:4
    Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith.
  2. Cross References
    Hebrews 5:14
    But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.
  3. Cross References
    Colossians 2:23
    These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
  4. Cross References
    1 Timothy 6:6
    Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment.
  5. Cross References
    Psalms 37:4
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    Psalms 37:9
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    Psalms 37:11
    But the meek shall inherit the land and delight...
    Psalms 84:11
    For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord ...
    Psalms 112:2
    His offspring will be mighty in the land; the g...
    Psalms 145:19
    He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; h...
    Proverbs 19:23
    The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever...
    Proverbs 22:4
    The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is...
    Matthew 6:33
    But seek first the kingdom of God and his right...
    Mark 10:30
    Who will not receive a hundredfold now in this ...
    1 Peter 3:9
    Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for revi...
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