1 Timothy 4:7-8
King James Version
7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
8 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.
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1 Timothy 4:7-8
New International Version
1 Timothy 4:7-8
English Standard Version
1 Timothy 4:7-8
Christian Standard Bible
7 But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths.(A) Rather, train yourself in godliness.(B) 8 For the training of the body has limited benefit,(C) but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.(D)
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1 Timothy 4:7-8
New American Standard Bible 1995
7 But [a]have nothing to do with (A)worldly (B)fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of (C)godliness; 8 for (D)bodily discipline is only of little profit, but (E)godliness is profitable for all things, since it (F)holds promise for the (G)present life and also for the life to come.
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