1 Timothy 4:7 meaning and explanation
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
1 Timothy 4:7, Berean Standard Bible
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Paul writes to Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus, warning him about false teachers and then turning to positive instruction. The Greek word for "train" is gymnazo, from which we get "gymnasium"; it pictures the disciplined effort of an athlete.
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