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But stay away from worthless stories that are typical of old women. Rather, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
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American Standard Version
but refuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:
Christian Standard Bible
But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness.
English Standard Version
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
King James Version
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
New International Version
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wivesâ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
New King James Version
But reject profane and old wivesâ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.
New Living Translation
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wivesâ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
World English Bible
But refuse profane and old wivesâ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.