Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 4:8

1 Timothy chapter 4 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.7but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

v.8This passage

v.9Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 145:19

    He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.

  • Revelation 3:21

    He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father in his throne.

  • Romans 8:28

    And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

  • Colossians 2:21

    Handle not, nor taste, nor touch

  • Amos 5:21

    I hate, I despise your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies.

  • Isaiah 3:10

    Say ye of the righteous, that it shall be well with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.