1 Timothy 4:8

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.

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In The 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.

In Context

7But have nothing to do with unclean and foolish stories. Give yourself training in religion:

9This is a true saying, in which all may put their faith.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 28:1Now if you give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and keep with care all these orders which I have given you today, then the Lord your God will put you high over all the nations of the earth:

Job 5:19He will keep you safe from six troubles, and in seven no evil will come near you.

Psalms 37:3Have faith in the Lord, and do good; be at rest in the land, and go after righteousness.

Psalms 37:11But the gentle will have the earth for their heritage; they will take their delight in peace without measure.

Psalms 37:29The upright will have the earth for their heritage, and will go on living there for ever.

Psalms 84:11\84:10\For a day in your house is better than a thousand. It is better to be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to be living in the tents of sin.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 4:7-16

Exhortation to Godliness; Exhortation to Ministerial Duties. ( a. d. 64.) 6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 8 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. 9 This is… Read the whole commentary →

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