1 Timothy 4:8
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.
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In Context
7But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
9This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:1“Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.
Job 5:19He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.
Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
Psalms 37:11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
Psalms 37:29The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.
Psalms 84:11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
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 →