Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
For, the bodily training, for little, is profitable, whereas, godliness, for all things is profitable, - having, promise, of life - the present and the coming.
New American Standard Bible
for
King James Version
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Holman Bible
for
but godliness is beneficial in every way,
since it holds promise for the present life
and also for the life to come.
International Standard Version
Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.
A Conservative Version
For bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for all things, having promise of the present life, and of that which is coming.
American Standard Version
for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.
Amplified
For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.
An Understandable Version
For physical training is useful to some extent [or, "for a short time"], but living godly is useful in every way, for it promises benefits [not only] for the present life, but [also] for the life to come.
Anderson New Testament
For the exercise of the body is profitable for little; but godliness is profitable for all things, and has the promise of the life that now is, and also of that which is to come.
Bible in Basic English
For the training of the body is of profit for a little, but religion is of profit in every way, giving hope for the life which now is, and for that which is to come.
Common New Testament
For bodily training is of some value, but godliness is of value in all things, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
Daniel Mace New Testament
exercise yourself in piety: for those exercises which relate only to the body are of little consequence, but piety is of absolute use, having the promises both of the present life, and of the life that is to come.
Darby Translation
for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come.
Godbey New Testament
For bodily exercise is profitable unto little; but godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Goodspeed New Testament
Physical training is of some service, but religion is of service in every way, for it carries with it the promise of life here and hereafter.
John Wesley New Testament
For bodily exercise profiteth a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having the promise of the present life, and of that which is to come.
Julia Smith Translation
For bodily exercise is profitable, to little: but devotion is profitable to all things, having promise of life now, and that about to be.
King James 2000
For bodily exercise profits for a little while: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For the training of the body is {somewhat} profitable, but godliness is profitable for everything, [because it] holds promise for the present life and for the [life] to come.
Modern King James verseion
For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the present life, and of that which is to come.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For bodily exercise profiteth little: But godliness is good unto all things, as a thing which hath promises of the life that is now, and of the life to come.
Moffatt New Testament
The training of the body is of small service, but religion is of service in all directions; it contains the promise of life both for the present and for the future.
Montgomery New Testament
For physical training is of some small service, but godliness is of service in everything; since it carries with it a promise of life, both here and hereafter.
NET Bible
For "physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come."
New Heart English Bible
For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.
Noyes New Testament
For bodily exercise is profitable for little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Sawyer New Testament
for bodily exercise profits little; but piety is profitable in all things, having a promise of the present life and of the life to come.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For bodily exercise is of little advantage, but godliness is profitable for all things, having the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.
Twentieth Century New Testament
for while the training of the body is of service in some respects, religion is of service in all, carrying with it, as it does, a promise of Life both here and hereafter.
Webster
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Weymouth New Testament
Train yourself in godliness. Exercise for the body is not useless, but godliness is useful in every respect, possessing, as it does, the promise of Life now and of the Life which is soon coming.
Williams New Testament
Physical training, indeed, is of some service, but religion is of service for everything, for it contains a promise for the present life as well as the future.
World English Bible
For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.
Worrell New Testament
for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which is present and that to come.
Worsley New Testament
For bodily exercise profiteth little, but piety is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come:
Youngs Literal Translation
for the bodily exercise is unto little profit, and the piety is to all things profitable, a promise having of the life that now is, and of that which is coming;
Themes
Asceticism » Extreme application of » Rebuked by paul
Godliness » Profitable, general references to
Godliness » What Godliness is profitable unto
Eternal life » Saints » Have promises of
natural Life » Saints have true enjoyment of
Profit and loss » Profit » Godliness profitable general references to
Profit and loss » Profit » Profitable things
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 4:8
Images 1 Timothy 4:8
Prayers for 1 Timothy 4:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Good Servant Of Christ
7 But, from the profane and old-wives' stories, excuse thyself, and be training thyself unto godliness; 8 For, the bodily training, for little, is profitable, whereas, godliness, for all things is profitable, - having, promise, of life - the present and the coming. 9 Faithful, the saying! and, of all acceptance, worthy;
Cross References
Matthew 6:33
But be seeking first, the kingdom and its righteousness, - and, all these things, shall be added unto you.
1 Timothy 6:6
Now it is a great means of gain - godliness, with a sufficiency of ones own;
Psalm 37:9
For, evil doers, shall be cut off, but, as for them who wait for Yahweh, they, shall inherit the earth.
Psalm 37:11
But, the patient oppressed-ones, shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves over the abundance of prosperity.
Psalm 84:11
For, a sun and shield, is Yahweh God, - Grace and glory, will Yahweh give, He will not withhold what is good, from them who walk without blame.
Psalm 145:19
The desire of them who revere him, will he fulfil, and, their cry, will he hear, and will save them.
Mark 10:30
who shall not receive a hundredfold, now, in this season, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, - with persecutions, and, in the age that is coming, life age-abiding.
Deuteronomy 28:1-14
And it shall be, if thou wilt, hearken, unto the voice of Yahweh thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I am commanding thee to-day, then will Yahweh thy God set thee on high, above all the nations of the earth;
1 Samuel 15:22
Then said Samuel - Doth that which is pleasing unto Yahweh consist in ascending-offerings and sacrifices, So much as in hearkening unto the voice of Yahweh? Lo! to hearken, is, better, than, sacrifice. And, to give heed, than, the fat of rams;
Job 5:19-26
In six troubles, he will rescue thee, and, in seven, there shall smite thee no misfortune:
Job 22:2
Unto GOD, can a man act as friend? Surely a discreet man befriendeth himself!
Psalm 37:3-4
Trust in Yahweh, and do good, Dwell in the land, and feed on fidelity;
Psalm 37:16-19
Better the little of the righteous man, than the abundance of the lawless who are mighty;
Psalm 37:29
The righteous, shall inherit the earth, that they may settle down, to futurity, thereupon.
Psalm 50:7-15
Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will adjure thee, God, thine own God, I am: -
Psalm 91:10-16
There shall not be sent unto thee misfortune, Nor shall, plague, come near into thy tent;
Psalm 112:1-3
Praise ye Yah! How happy is the man who revereth Yahweh, In his commandments, delighteth he greatly;
Psalm 128:1-6
How happy is every one that revereth Yahweh, who walketh in his ways!
Proverbs 3:16-18
Length of days, is in her right hand, in her left, are riches and honour;
Proverbs 19:23
The reverence of Yahweh, leadeth to life, satisfied then, let a man remain - let him not be visited by calamity.
Proverbs 22:4
The reward of humility, is the reverence of Yahweh, riches, and honour, and life.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner be committing wickedness a hundred times, and continuing long in his own way, yet I surely know that it shall be well to them who revere God, who stand in awe before him;
Isaiah 1:11-16
Of what use to me, is your multitude of sacrifices: Saith Yahweh: I am sated with ascending-offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts, - In the blood of bulls and young rams and he-goats, have I no pleasure.
Isaiah 3:10
Say ye to the righteous It is well! For the fruit of their doings, shall they eat:
Isaiah 32:17-18
And the yield of righteousness, shall be, peace, - And the tillage of righteousness, quietness, and confidence! to times age-abiding;
Isaiah 33:16
He, the heights, shall inhabit, A stronghold of crags, shall be his refuge, - His bread, hath been delivered, His waters, have been made sure,
Isaiah 58:3-5
Wherefore have we Fasted and thou hast not seen? Humbled our soul, and thou wouldst take no note? Lo! in the day of your fast, ye take pleasure, But all your toilers, ye drive on!
Isaiah 65:13-14
Therefore, Thus, saith My Lord, Yahweh, - Lo! my servants, shall eat but, ye, shall be famished, Lo! my servants, shall drink but, ye shall be thirsty, - Lo! my servants, shall rejoice but ye, shall turn pale;
Jeremiah 6:20
What then is it to me that - Frankincense from Shebah come in, or Sweet cane from a land afar off? Your own ascending-offerings, are not acceptable, Nor are, your sacrifices, pleasing to me.
Amos 5:21-24
I hate, I despise your festivals, - and can scent no fragrance in your solemn feasts.
Matthew 5:3-12
Happy, the destitute, in spirit; for, theirs, is the kingdom of the heavens;
Matthew 19:29
And, whosoever left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, for sake of my name, manifold, shall receive, and life, age-abiding, shall inherit.
Mark 10:19-20
The commandments, thou knowest, - Do not commit murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal; Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honour thy father and mother.
Luke 12:31-32
Notwithstanding, be seeking his kingdom, - and, these things, shall be added unto you.
Romans 8:28
We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good, - unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;
1 Corinthians 3:22
Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come, all, are, yours,
1 Corinthians 8:8
Food, indeed, will not commend us unto God, - neither, if we eat not, do we lack, nor, if we eat, do we abound.
Colossians 2:21-23
Do not handle, nor taste, nor touch; -
Titus 3:8
Faithful, the saying! And, concerning these things, I am minded that thou be strongly affirming, in order that they who have believed God may be careful to be forward, in noble works. These things, are honourable, and profitable unto men;
Hebrews 9:9-10
The which is a similitude for the present season, according to which both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, as to the conscience, perfect him that rendereth the divine service: -
Hebrews 13:9
With teachings, manifold and strange, be not carried aside; for it is, noble, that, with gratitude, should, the heart, be getting confirmed, - not with matters of food, in which, they who are walking, have not been profited.
2 Peter 1:3-4
As, all things, suited for life and godliness his divine power, unto us, hath given, through the personal knowledge of him that hath called us through glory and excellence, -
1 John 2:25
And, this, is the promise, which he hath promised unto us, - The age-abiding life.
Revelation 3:12
He that overcometh, I will make, him, a pillar in the sanctuary of my God, and, outside, shall he in nowise go forth any more; and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God, and I will write upon him my new name.
Revelation 3:21
He that overcometh, I will give, unto him, to take his seat with me in my throne, as, I also, overcame, and took my seat with my Father in his throne.