Fable

Passages on this topic

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

General scriptures concerning

• 1 Timothy 1:4 or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
• 1 Timothy 4:7 But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
• 2 Timothy 4:4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
• Titus 1:7 As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach — not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.
• Titus 1:14 and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
• 2 Peter 1:16 For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.