8 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.

8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

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.

8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”

8 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.

8 Training your body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way by bringing you blessings in this life and in the future life, too.

8 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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

8 For the training of the body is somewhat profitable, but godliness is profitable for everything, because it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.

8 Training the body has some value. But being godly has value in every way. It promises help for the life you are now living and the life to come.