1 Timothy 4:8
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
for bodilyσωματικὴ
(sōmatikē)
4984: of the bodyfrom sóma
disciplineγυμνασία
(gumnasia)
1129: exercisefrom gumnazó
is only of littleὀλίγον
(oligon)
3641: few, little, smalla prim. word
profit,ὠφέλιμος
(ōphelimos)
5624: useful, profitablefrom ópheleó
but godlinessεὐσέβεια
(eusebeia)
2150: pietyfrom eusebés
is profitableὠφέλιμος
(ōphelimos)
5624: useful, profitablefrom ópheleó
for all things,πάντα
(panta)
3956: all, everya prim. word
since it holdsἔχουσα
(echousa)
2192: to have, holda prim. verb
promiseἐπαγγελίαν
(epangelian)
1860: a summons, a promisefrom epaggellomai
for the presentνῦν
(nun)
3568: now, the presenta prim. particle of pres. time
lifeζωῆς
(zōēs)
2222: lifefrom zaó
and [also] for the [life] to come.μελλούσης
(mellousēs)
3195: to be about toa prim. verb


















KJV Lexicon
η  definite article - nominative singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
γαρ  conjunction
gar  gar:  assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
σωματικη  adjective - nominative singular feminine
somatikos  so-mat-ee-kos':  corporeal or physical -- bodily.
γυμνασια  noun - nominative singular feminine
gumnasia  goom-nas-ee'-ah:  training, i.e. (figuratively) asceticism -- exercise.
προς  preposition
pros  pros:  a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward
ολιγον  adjective - accusative singular masculine
oligos  ol-ee'-gos:  puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat -- + almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while.
εστιν  verb - present indicative - third person singular
esti  es-tee':  he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
ωφελιμος  adjective - nominative singular masculine
ophelimos  o-fel'-ee-mos:  helpful or serviceable, i.e. advantageous -- profit(-able).
η  definite article - nominative singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
δε  conjunction
de  deh:  but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
ευσεβεια  noun - nominative singular feminine
eusebeia  yoo-seb'-i-ah:  piety; specially, the gospel scheme -- godliness, holiness.
προς  preposition
pros  pros:  a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward
παντα  adjective - accusative plural neuter
pas  pas:  apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
ωφελιμος  adjective - nominative singular masculine
ophelimos  o-fel'-ee-mos:  helpful or serviceable, i.e. advantageous -- profit(-able).
εστιν  verb - present indicative - third person singular
esti  es-tee':  he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
επαγγελιαν  noun - accusative singular feminine
epaggelia  ep-ang-el-ee'-ah:  an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good) -- message, promise.
εχουσα  verb - present active participle - nominative singular feminine
echo  ekh'-o:  (used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold
ζωης  noun - genitive singular feminine
zoe  dzo-ay':  life -- life(-time).
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
νυν  adverb
nun  noon:  now (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
μελλουσης  verb - present active participle - genitive singular feminine
mello  mel'-lo:  to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something
Parallel Verses
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.

King James Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

International Standard Version
Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.

NET Bible
For "physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come."

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For exercise of the body profits a little for this time, but righteousness profits in everything, and it has the promise of life for this time and of the future.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
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.

King James 2000 Bible
For bodily exercise profits for a little while: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
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