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NASB | 1 Timothy 4:8 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come. |
Bible Question:
I have been doing some studying in 1 Timothy and I have come to a question that I can't come to a conclusion. But anyways any feed back would be appreciated. "Is Paul using an athletic metaphor here or an ascetic metaphor here in 1 Timothy 4:8?" P.S. Sorry if this "?" has already been asked, I tried to find it, but had no luck. |
Bible Answer: Dear Romans, I'd be loathe to give any credence to the erroneous idea of asceticism. Given that we know that Paul has used athletic analogies elsewhere (1 Corinthians 9;24; Galatians 2:2; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; etc.); and given that Timothy lived in a city known for its athletic events; and given that the subject of the discussion was emphasizing the importance and value of pious living (v7); I would tend to lean to seeing it as an athletic metaphor. Still and all, I think the Geneva notes on this verse bring out the meat of Paul's meaning. "Godliness consists in spiritual exercise, and not in outward strictness of life, which though it is something to be esteemed, if it is used correctly, yet it is in no way comparable with godliness. For it profits not in and of itself, but through the benefit of another; but godliness has the promise both of the present life, and of that which is to come." In Him, Doc |
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