1 Timothy 4:8

God's Word

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.

Cross References

Matthew 6:33

But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you.

1 Timothy 6:6

A godly life brings huge profits to people who are content with what they have.

Proverbs 22:4

On the heels of humility (the fear of the Lord) are riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the Lord leads to life, and such a person will rest easy without suffering harm.

1 John 2:25

Christ has given us the promise of eternal life.

Mark 10:30

will certainly receive a hundred times as much here in this life. They will certainly receive homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields, along with persecutions. But in the world to come they will receive eternal life.

Psalm 37:29

Righteous people will inherit the land and live there permanently.

Psalm 37:11

Oppressed people will inherit the land and will enjoy unlimited peace.

Hebrews 13:9

Don’t get carried away by all kinds of unfamiliar teachings. Gaining inner strength from God’s kindness  is good for us. This strength does not come from following rules about food, rules that don’t help those who follow them.

Isaiah 3:10

Tell the righteous that blessings will come to them. They will taste the fruit of their labor.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

A sinner may commit a hundred crimes and yet live a long life. Still, I know with certainty that it will go well for those who fear God, because they fear him.

Psalm 145:19

He fills the needs of those who fear him. He hears their cries for help and saves them.

Psalm 84:11

The Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord grants favor and honor. He does not hold back any blessing from those who live innocently.

Revelation 3:21

I will allow everyone who wins the victory to sit with me on my throne, as I have won the victory and have sat down with my Father on his throne.

Titus 3:8

This is a statement that can be trusted. I want you to insist on these things so that those who believe in God can concentrate on setting an example by doing good things. This is good and helps other people.

Job 22:2

“Can a human be of any use to God when even a wise person is only useful to himself?

1 Samuel 15:22

Then Samuel said, “Is the Lord as delighted with burnt offerings and sacrifices as he would be with your obedience? To follow instructions is better than to sacrifice. To obey is better than sacrificing the fat of rams.

Revelation 3:12

I will make everyone who wins the victory a pillar in the temple of my God. They will never leave it again. I will write on them the name of my God, the name of the city of my God (the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from my God), and my new name.

1 Corinthians 8:8

Food will not affect our relationship with God. We are no worse off if we eat ⌞that food⌟ and no better off if we don’t.

Jeremiah 6:20

Incense that comes from Sheba is no good to me. Sugar cane that comes from a distant land is no good to me. I won’t accept your burnt offerings. I’m not pleased with your sacrifices.

Isaiah 33:16

This person will live on high. His stronghold will be a fortress made of rock. He will have plenty of food and a dependable supply of water.

Psalm 37:9

Evildoers will be cut off ⌞from their inheritance⌟, but those who wait with hope for the Lord will inherit the land.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan.

1 Corinthians 3:22

Whether it is Paul, Apollos, Cephas, the world, life or death, present or future things, everything belongs to you.

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who gave up homes, brothers or sisters, father, mother, children, or fields because of my name will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life.

Job 36:11

“If righteous people listen and serve ⌞him⌟, they will live out their days in prosperity and their years in comfort.

Matthew 12:32

Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven in this world or the next.

1 Timothy 4:7

Don’t have anything to do with godless myths that old women like to tell. Rather, train yourself to live a godly life.

1 Timothy 6:3

Whoever teaches false doctrine and doesn’t agree with the accurate words of our Lord Jesus Christ and godly teachings

1 Timothy 6:5

and conflict between people whose corrupt minds have been robbed of the truth. They think that a godly life is a way to make a profit.

2 Timothy 3:5

They will appear to have a godly life, but they will not let its power change them. Stay away from such people.

Luke 5:38

Rather, new wine is to be poured into fresh skins.