Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 4:8
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
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 English Version
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.
Good News Bible
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.
International Standard Version
Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, A pledge of life, both there and here.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
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.
New International Version
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.
New King James Version
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
for bodily discipline brings only a little profit, but godliness profits for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
Young's Literal Translation
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;
