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.
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In Context
7But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
9This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:1It shall happen, if you shall listen diligently to the LORD your God’s voice, to observe to do all his commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.
Job 5:19He will deliver you in six troubles; yes, in seven no evil will touch you.
Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
Psalms 37:11But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 37:29The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.
Psalms 84:11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield. The LORD will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
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 →