1 Timothy 4:8

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Timothy 4:6-11

The Personal Conduct of Timothy. Timothy as a good teacher: v. 6. if thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. v. 7. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. v. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little; but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

XStirring exhortation for Timothy to genuine steadfastness in his Christian calling, and to continuous growth in it1 Timothy 4:6-166If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ2 [Christ Jesus], nourished up in the words of [the] faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained [which thou hast followed]. 7But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 8For bodily exercise profiteth little:3... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Reject False and Foolish Teaching 1 Timothy 4:1-8 We have here the Apostle’s forecast of the last times, i.e ., the condition in which men will find themselves as the age draws to a close. Notwithstanding all that Christ has done, the prevalence of evil will be enormous, not because of any failure in God but because the Church has failed to be the organ through which His saving help could reach mankind. The symptoms are set forth with great clearness, such as demon spirits dwelling and... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Having thus dealt with the Church, the apostle showed Timothy how he was to fulfil his responsibility. He had a duty toward the truth, and therefore toward the Church. In order to correct errors which would arise, Timothy was to give definite instruction. Abstinence from lawful things is a matter for personal decision and action, and must never be made a necessity of religious life or godliness. The apostle then described the secrets of strength for those who were called upon to defend the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:7-8

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE‘And exercise thyself unto godliness: for bodily exercise is profitable for a little.’ 1 Timothy 4:7-Ruth : (R.V.) Godliness, and not asceticism, is to be the Christian’s aim. ‘Bodily exercise,’ or physical severities and privations, such as many of the early saints imposed upon themselves, is contrasted here with ‘godliness’ or piety, as being only a means to the attainment of the latter, and not therefore an end in itself. The ‘godliness’ here inculcated is well... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:8

THE PRESENT BENEFIT OF A PIOUS LIFE‘But godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.’ 1 Timothy 4:8 Religion is not meant only to fit us for heaven. It is for this present state no less. And if only we let religion have its proper place, and put it into everything, we should have little cause to be discontented with our condition; and we should arrive at the deepest and truest secret of the well-being of society. I. That man... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Paul Now Gives A More Detailed Account of What Timothy’s Ministry Will Involve (1 Timothy 4:1 to 1 Timothy 6:10 ). It is interesting how much the second half of this letter is patterned on the first. Both sections commence with an account of false teachers (1 Timothy 1:3-11; 1 Timothy 4:1-5). This is followed by a requirement for faithful service (Paul in 1 Timothy 1:12-15; Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:6-11) and for an example to be given to others (by Paul in 1 Timothy 1:16; by Timothy in 1... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:7-11

Timothy Has Rather To Exercise Himself Towards Godliness And Set His Hope On The Living God (1 Timothy 4:7-11 ). Rather than being an ascetic Timothy is to ‘exercise’ himself towards godliness, which signifies having his heart set on the living God (1 Timothy 4:10). This reference to the living God takes us back to 1 Timothy 3:15. His responsibility is to be to the church of the living God, which is the mainstay of the truth. Paul does not want him simply to exchange one set of rules for... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:8

‘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.’ For while bodily exercise is profitable, it is only so for a little while, but godliness is profitable in every way. And what is godliness? It is fulfil his responsibility towards God by revealing love out of a pure heart, a good conscience and faith unfeigned (1 Timothy 1:5). And it gives promise of life now and in the age to come... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

1 Timothy 4:6-Nehemiah : . The Treatment Needed.— Timothy must meet the errors by ( a) personal example ( 1 Timothy 4:6-2 Samuel :) and ( b) diligent teaching ( 1 Timothy 4:11-Nehemiah :).In combating error he must continually draw his strength from the doctrinal statements hitherto followed by him. The silly myths that are current ( 1 Timothy 1:3-1 Kings : *) he must reject. The fully-developed asceticism of 1 Timothy 4:3 lies in the future, but in these fables its principles are already... read more

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