Verse 8

1 Timothy 4:8

Young's Literal Translation

8 for the bodily exercise is unto little profit, and the piety is to all things profitable, a promise having of the life that now is, and of that which is coming;
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.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 4 Context
1 And the Spirit expressly speaketh, that in latter times shall certain fall away from the faith, givi... Focus ↗
2 in hypocrisy speaking lies, being seared in their own conscience, Focus ↗
3 forbidding to marry -- to abstain from meats that God (Elohim) created to be received with thanksgiv... Focus ↗
4 because every creature of God (Elohim) [is] good, and nothing [is] to be rejected, with thanksgiving... Focus ↗
5 for it is sanctified through the word of God (Elohim) and intercession. Focus ↗
6 These things placing before the brethren, thou shalt be a good ministrant of Yashua (Jesus) Christ,... Focus ↗
7 and the profane and old women's fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety, Focus ↗
8 for the bodily exercise is unto little profit, and the piety is to all things profitable, a promise...
9 stedfast [is] the word, and of all acceptation worthy; Focus ↗
10 for for this we both labour and are reproached, because we hope on the living God (Elohim), who is S... Focus ↗
11 Charge these things, and teach; Focus ↗
12 let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in... Focus ↗
13 till I come, give heed to the reading, to the exhortation, to the teaching; Focus ↗
14 be not careless of the gift in thee, that was given thee through prophecy, with laying on of the han... Focus ↗
15 of these things be careful; in these things be, that thy advancement may be manifest in all things; Focus ↗
16 take heed to thyself, and to the teaching; remain in them, for this thing doing, both thyself thou s... Focus ↗
Verse Information
Book
1 Timothy
Chapter
Chapter 4 (16 verses)
Version
Young's Literal Translation
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