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.
A verse can bring hope. Share this message of faith with someone you care about.
Verse 8 is found in chapter 4 of 1 Timothy. Timothy must nourish the community with sound teaching and train himself in godliness. Godliness has value for the present and future life, and hope must rest in the living God.
Meditate on this verse and share your reflection or spiritual experience with the community. Your comments will enrich everyone's learning.
Compare 1 Timothy 4:8 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Denn die leibliche Übung ist wenig nütz; aber die Gottseligkeit ist zu allen Dingen nütz und hat die Verheißung dieses und des zukünftigen Lebens.
Porque el ejercicio corporal para poco es provechoso; mas la piedad para todo aprovecha, pues tiene promesa de esta vida presente, y de la venidera.
Porque el ejercicio físico es útil para poco, pero la piedad es útil para todo, pues tiene promesa de la vida presente y de la futura.
car l'exercice corporel est utile à peu de chose, tandis que la piété est utile à tout, ayant la promesse de la vie présente et de celle qui est à venir.
Perciocchè l’esercizio corporale è utile a poca cosa; ma la pietà è utile ad ogni cosa, avendo la promessa della vita presente, e della futura.
Porque o exercício corporal para pouco aproveita, mas a piedade para tudo é proveitosa, tendo a promessa da vida presente e da que há de vir.
因操練身體有些益處;但敬虔在各方面都有益,它有現今和未來的生命的應許。
Find other users in the Community
Connect with members of the Christian community based on their calling or country.