1 TIMOTHY 4:8
That the physical exercise has very little to offer- on the contrary a waiting life has very big to offer- as it holds promise of good living for now and for future.
( Advocatetanmoy)
ἡ γὰρ σωματικὴ γυμνασία πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶν ὠφέλιμος,
ἡ δὲ εὐσέβεια πρὸς πάντα ὠφέλιμός ἐστιν,
ἐπαγγελίαν ἔχουσα ζωῆς τῆς νῦν καὶ τῆς μελλούσης.
- ἡ γὰρ(that the) σωματικὴ(physical) γυμνασία(exercise) πρὸς ἐστὶν (has) ὀλίγον ( very little ) ὠφέλιμος(to offer),
- ἡ δὲ(on the contrary) πρὸς(a) εὐσέβεια(waiting) ἐστιν(has) πάντα(very big) ὠφέλιμός(to offer) ,
- ἔχουσα(as it holds) ἐπαγγελίαν(promised)ζωῆς(good living) τῆς νῦν(for now) καὶ τῆς μελλούσης( and for future).
Note: εὐσέβεια- waiting for something in christian sense for Lord
Comment: Why are you, a christian(male) wasting time in physical exercise, better wait for jesus to come and that shall be profitable for now and for future.
Other translations
1 TIMOTHY 4:8 of New Testament
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.
ASV
for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.
AMP
For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.
AMPC
For physical training is of some value (useful for a little), but godliness (spiritual training) is useful and of value in everything and in every way, for it holds promise for the present life and also for the life which is to come.
BRG
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.
CSB
For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
CEB
While physical training has some value, training in holy living is useful for everything. It has promise for this life now and the life to come.
CJB
For although physical exercise does have some value, godliness is valuable for everything, since it holds promise both for the present life and for the life to come.
CEV
As the saying goes, “Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and forever.” These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.
DARBY
for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come.
DLNT
For bodily training is profitable for a little, but godliness is profitable for all things— having promise for the present life and the one coming.
DRA
For bodily exercise is profitable to little: but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
ERV
Training your body helps you in some ways. But devotion to God helps you in every way. It brings you blessings in this life and in the future life too.
EHV
For bodily training is beneficial to an extent, but godliness is beneficial in all things, because it holds promise both for life now and for the life to come.
ESV
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.
ESVUK
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.
EXB
[L For] ·Training your body [Physical exercise] helps you in ·some [or small] ways, but ·serving God [godliness] helps you in every way ·by bringing you blessings [L since it holds promise] in this life and in the future life, too.
GNV
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, which hath the promise of the life present, and of that that is to come.
GW
Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come.
GNT
Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and for the future.
HCSB
for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
ICB
Training your body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way. Serving God brings you blessings in this life and in the future life, too.
ISV
Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.
PHILLIPS
Bodily fitness has a certain value, but spiritual fitness is essential both for this present life and for the life to come. There is no doubt about this at all, and Christians should remember it. It is because we realise the paramount importance of the spiritual that we labour and struggle. We place our whole confidence in the living God, the saviour of all men, and particularly of those who believe in him. These convictions should be the basis of your instruction and teaching.
KJV
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.
AKJV
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.
LEB
For the training of the body is somewhat profitable, but godliness is profitable for everything, because it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.
TLB
Bodily exercise is all right, but spiritual exercise is much more important and is a tonic for all you do. So exercise yourself spiritually, and practice being a better Christian because that will help you not only now in this life, but in the next life too.
MEV
For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable in all things, holding promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
MOUNCE
· for bodily exercise is of value for a little while, · but godliness is of value for all things because it holds a promise for the present life and for the coming life.
NOG
Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come.
NABRE
for, while physical training is of limited value, devotion is valuable in every respect, since it holds a promise of life both for the present and for the future.
NASB
for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
NCV
Training your body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way by bringing you blessings in this life and in the future life, too.
NET
For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”
NIRV
Training the body has some value. But being godly has value in every way. It promises help for the life you are now living and the life to come.
NIV
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.
NIVUK
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.
NKJV
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.
NLV
Growing strong in body is all right but growing in God-like living is more important. It will not only help you in this life now but in the next life also.
NLT
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”
NMB
For bodily exercise is of some benefit, but godliness is fruitful in all things, having promises for the life that is now and for the life to come.
NRSV
for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
NRSVA
for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
NRSVACE
for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
NRSVCE
for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
NTE
Physical exercise, you see, has a limited usefulness, but godliness is useful in every way. It carries the promise of life both now and in the future.
TPT
For athletic training only benefits you for a short season, but righteousness brings lasting benefit in everything; for righteousness contains the promise of life, for time and eternity.
RGT
For bodily exercise profits a little. But godliness is profitable towards all things, having the promise of this life and of that which is to come.
RSV
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.
RSVCE
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.
TLV
For physical exercise has some benefit; but godliness is beneficial for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the one to come.
VOICE
Although training your body has certain payoffs, godliness benefits all things—holding promise for life here and now and promise for the life that is coming.
WEB
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.
WE
`To make the body strong helps a little, but the things of God help us in all ways. The things of God promise us life now and life in heaven.’
WYC
For bodily exercitation is profitable to little thing; but piety is profitable to all things, that hath a promise of life that now is [having promise of life that now is], and that is to come.
YLT
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;
