Verse of the Day

　　

1 Timothy 4:8

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

The Message

Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever.

New King James Version

For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.

New Living Translation

Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:6-10

(Read 1 Timothy 4:6-10)

　　Outward acts of self-denial profit little. What will it avail us to mortify the body, if we do not mortify sin? No diligence in mere outward things could be of much use. The gain of godliness lies much in the promise; and the promises to godly people relate partly to the life that now is, but especially to the life which is to come: though we lose for Christ, we shall not lose by him. If Christ be thus the Saviour of all men, then much more will he be the Rewarder of those who seek and serve him; he will provide well for those whom he has made new creatures.

　　

1 Timothy 4:8 In-Context

6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters,The Greek word for "brothers and sisters" ("adelphoi" ) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God's family. you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

　　7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.

　　8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

　　9 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.

　　10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.