11 translations · Greek
1 Timothy 4:8
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.
1 Timothy 4:8 in 11 translations
- WEB 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.
- KJV 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
- ASV 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.
- LSV Literal Standard Version
- for bodily exercise is to little profit, but piety is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is coming;
- FBV Free Bible Version
- for while physical exercise is useful to some extent, spiritual exercise is much more useful. For “it has promise for the present life, and for the life to come.”
- YLT Young’s 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;
- DBY 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.
- WBT Webster’s Bible
- 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.
- WEBC World English Bible (Catholic)
- 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.
- DRA Douay-Rheims 1899
- For bodily exercise is profitable to little: but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
The Greek words
Each word of the Greek text in order, with its transliteration, the Berean Standard Bible’s English for it, and its Strong’s number and short definition.
| Word | Transliteration | English (BSB) | Strong’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| ἡ | hē | — | G3588 ὁ the/this/who |
| γὰρ | gar | For | G1063 γάρ for |
| σωματικὴ | sōmatikē | physical | G4984 σωματικός bodily |
| γυμνασία | gymnasia | exercise | G1129 γυμνασία training |
| πρὸς | pros | of | G4314 πρός to/with |
| ὀλίγον | oligon | limited | G3641 ὀλίγος little/few |
| ἐστὶν | estin | is | G1510 εἰμί to be |
| ὠφέλιμος | ōphelimos | value | G5624 ὠφέλιμος valuable |
| ἡ | hē | — | G3588 ὁ the/this/who |
| δὲ | de | but | G1161 δέ then |
| εὐσέβεια | eusebeia | godliness | G2150 εὐσέβεια piety |
| πρὸς | pros | in | G4314 πρός to/with |
| πάντα | panta | every [way] | G3956 πᾶς all |
| ὠφέλιμός | ōphelimos | valuable | G5624 ὠφέλιμος valuable |
| ἐστιν | estin | is | G1510 εἰμί to be |
| ἐπαγγελίαν | epangelian | promise | G1860 ἐπαγγελία promise |
| ἔχουσα | echousa | holding | G2192 ἔχω to have/be |
| ζωῆς | zōēs | life | G2222 ζωή life |
| τῆς | tēs | for the | G3588 ὁ the/this/who |
| νῦν | nyn | present | G3568 νῦν now |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 καί and |
| τῆς | tēs | for the [one] | G3588 ὁ the/this/who |
| μελλούσης | mellousēs | to come | G3195 μέλλω to ensue |
Related verses
- Matthew 6:33
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
- 1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
- Psalm 37:3–4
Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture. Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
- Proverbs 19:23
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
- Proverbs 22:4
The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.
- Colossians 2:21–23
“Don’t handle, nor taste, nor touch” (all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men? Which things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imposed worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but aren’t of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.
- Psalm 37:11
But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- Job 5:19–26
He will deliver you in six troubles; yes, in seven no evil shall touch you. In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword. You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes. …
- Psalm 112:1–3
Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
- Psalm 145:19
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Cross references from OpenBible.info, CC BY 4.0, most-voted first; text from the World English Bible.
In context
6 If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.
7 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
8 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.
9 This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.
10 For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
Read all of 1 Timothy 4 in the World English Bible.
Edition and source notes
Each translation is shown as its source prints it, in its own verse numbering; where an edition numbers this verse differently, its own reference is given. The World English Bible, King James Version and Berean Standard Bible link to their chapter pages. Edition notes.
Literal Standard Version (2020) © Covenant Press and the Covenant Christian Coalition, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0. Imported from the checksum-pinned eBible.org USFX source; the extracted verse text is an adaptation shared under the same license. Free Bible Version (2018) © Dr. Jonathan Gallagher, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0. Imported from the checksum-pinned eBible.org USFX source; the extracted verse text is an adaptation shared under the same license.
The original words and their English come from the Berean Standard Bible translation tables (public domain); lemmas and short definitions from STEPBible (CC BY 4.0), with Greek definitions based on Abbott-Smith.
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