1 Timothy 4:7
“But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But refuse profane and old wives' fables,.... Either Jewish ones, the traditions of the elders; or those of the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But refuse - That is, refuse to pay attention to them, or reject them. Do not consider them of sufficient importance to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But refuse profane and old wives' fables - This seems to refer particularly to the Jews, whose Talmudical writings are…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Timothy 4:6-16
The apostle would have Timothy to instil into the minds of Christians such sentiments as might prevent their being…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
refuse profane and old wives" fables This clause Westcott and Hort connect by a comma with the preceding rather than the…
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