1 Timothy 4:8 nasb — for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for…

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"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."

— 1 Timothy 4:8, NASB

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1 Timothy 4 — Context

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for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.

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In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following.

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But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;

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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.

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It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.

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For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

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Prescribe and teach these things.

1 Timothy 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 4:8 say?
1 Timothy 4:8 in the NASB reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Timothy 4:8 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 4:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 8.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 4:8.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 4:8 in?
1 Timothy 4:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 4:8?
1 Timothy 4:8 reads (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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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