Verse 8
1 Timothy 4:8
Bible in Basic English
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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.
Original Language Text
greek
ἡ γὰρ σωματικὴ γυμνασία πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶν ὠφέλιμος, ἡ δὲ εὐσέβεια πρὸς πάντα ὠφέλιμός ἐστιν, ἐπαγγελίαν ἔχουσα ζωῆς τῆς νῦν καὶ τῆς μελλούσης.
English Translation
For bodily exercise is of little benefit, but godliness is beneficial for everything, holding promise for the present life and the life to come.
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Chapter 4 Context
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Through the false ways of men whose words are untrue, whose hearts are burned as with a heated iron;
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This is a true saying, in which all may put their faith.
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Let these be your orders and your teaching.
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