⁷ But ·do not follow [reject] ·foolish stories that disagree with God’s truth [^Tgodless myths and old wives tales], but train yourself ·to serve God [for godliness/piety]. ⁸ [^LFor] ·Training your body [Physical exercise] helps you in ·some [or small] ways, but ·serving God [godliness] helps you in every way ·by bringing you blessings [^Lsince it holds promise] in this life and in the future life, too. ⁹ What I say is true [or This saying/word is trustworthy; 1:15; 3:1; 2 Tim. 2:11; Titus 3:8], and ·you should fully accept it [^Lworthy of full acceptance].