1 Timothy 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 4:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 4:8 — 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. little: or, for a little time”
— 1 Timothy 4:8 (KJV)
1 Timothy 4:8 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 4:8
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. trouble: Heb. weariness that...: Heb. that hath found us”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:8: little, now, come
“But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:8: life, now, come
“And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:8: things, now, come
“But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:8: things, life, now
“And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:8: things, having, now
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