1 Timothy 4:8 - Revised Version 1885

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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For the exercise of the body is somewhat useful. But piety is useful in all things, holding the promise of life, in the present and in the future.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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.

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