1 Timothy 4:8

For the exercise of the body is somewhat useful. But piety is useful in all things, holding the promise of life, in the present and in the future.

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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 avoid the silly fables of old women. And exercise yourself so as to advance in piety.

9This is a faithful saying and worthy of full acceptance.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 28:1“So then, if you will listen to the voice of the Lord your God, so as to keep and do all of his commandments, which I instruct to you this day, the Lord your God will cause you to be more exalted than all the nations which exist upon the earth.

Job 5:19He will deliver you into six tribulations, and in the seventh, evil will not touch you.

Psalms 37:3For your arrows have been driven into me, and your hand has been confirmed over me.

Psalms 37:11My heart has been disturbed. My strength has abandoned me, and the light of my eyes has abandoned me, and it is not with me.

Psalms 84:11Mercy and truth have met each other. Justice and peace have kissed.

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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