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.

“操练身体，益处还少；惟独敬虔，凡事都有益处，因有今生和来生的应许。”

因操练身体有些益处；但敬虔在各方面都有益，它有现今和未来的生命的应许。

因操练身体有些益处；但敬虔在各方面都有益，它有现今和未来的生命的应许。

锻炼体魄益处还少，敬虔生活受益无穷，拥有今生和永世的应许。

因为操练身体，益处还少；唯独操练敬虔，凡事有益，享有今生和来世的应许。

因为操练身体，益处还少；但是敬神，对一切的事都有益处，有今生和来生的应许。

「操練身體，益處還少；惟獨敬虔，凡事都有益處，因有今生和來生的應許。」

因操練身體有些益處；但敬虔在各方面都有益，它有現今和未來的生命的應許。

因操練身體有些益處；但敬虔在各方面都有益，它有現今和未來的生命的應許。

鍛煉體魄益處還少，敬虔生活受益無窮，擁有今生和永世的應許。

因為操練身體，益處還少；唯獨操練敬虔，凡事有益，享有今生和來世的應許。

因為身體的操練、益處還少；惟獨敬虔、各方面都有益處，有今生和來生之應許。

因為操練身體，益處還少；但是敬神，對一切的事都有益處，有今生和來生的應許。

蓋練乎身者其益小、惟敬虔則萬事皆益、而有今生來生之許、

調劑乎身者其益少、敬虔乎主者其益大、今生來生、皆許有福、

蓋身之練習、其益少、惟虔敬、則凡事皆益、有今生來生之應許、

蓋『鍛鍊身體、其益猶小；鍛鍊德性、其益莫大、無論今生來生、享受無窮矣。』

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.

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.

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

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

for bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but godliness is beneficial for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.”

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

But put God’s kingdom first. Do what he wants you to do. Then all those things will also be given to you.

You gain a lot when you live a godly life. But you must be happy with what you have.

And here is what God has promised us. He has promised us eternal life.

From six troubles he will save you. Even if you are in trouble seven times, no harm will come to you.When there isn’t enough food, God will keep you from dying. When you go into battle, he won’t let a sword strike you down.He will keep you safe from words that can hurt you. You won’t need to be afraid when everything is being destroyed.You will laugh when things are being destroyed. You will enjoy life even when there isn’t enough food. You won’t be afraid of wild animals.You will make a covenant with the stones in the fields. They won’t keep your crops from growing. Even wild animals will be at peace with you.You will know that the tent you live in is secure. You will check out your property. You will see that nothing is missing.You can be sure you will have a lot of children. They will be as many as the blades of grass on the earth.You will go down to the grave while you are still very strong. You will be like a crop that is gathered at the right time.

Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live in the land and enjoy its food.Find your delight in the Lord. Then he will give you everything your heart really wants.

Being humble comes from having respect for the Lord. This will bring you wealth and honor and life.

Having respect for the Lord leads to life. Then you will be content and free from trouble.

The Lord God is like the sun that gives us light. He is like a shield that keeps us safe. The Lord blesses us with favor and honor. He doesn’t hold back anything good from those whose lives are without blame.

Then no harm will come to you. No terrible plague will come near your tent.The Lord will command his angels to take good care of you.They will lift you up in their hands. Then you won’t trip over a stone.You will walk on lions and cobras. You will crush mighty lions and poisonous snakes.The Lord says,“ I will save the one who loves me. I will keep him safe, because he trusts in me.He will call out to me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in times of trouble. I will save him and honor him.I will give him a long and full life. I will save him.”

“ Blessed are those who are spiritually needy. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.Blessed are those who are sad. They will be comforted.Blessed are those who are humble. They will be given the earth.Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for what is right. They will be filled.Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy.Blessed are those whose hearts are pure. They will see God.Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called children of God.Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.“ Blessed are you when people make fun of you and hurt you because of me. You are also blessed when they tell all kinds of evil lies about you because of me.Be joyful and glad. Your reward in heaven is great. In the same way, people hurt the prophets who lived long ago.

They will receive 100 times as much in this world. They will have homes and families and fields. But they will also be treated badly by others. In the world to come they will live forever.

Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who have respect for the Lord. They find great delight when they obey God’s commands.Their children will be powerful in the land. Because they are honest, their children will be blessed.Their family will have wealth and riches. They will always be blessed for doing what is right.

“ Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”Rules like these are about things that will pass away soon. They are based on merely human rules and teachings.It is true that these rules seem wise. Because of them, people give themselves over to their own kind of worship. They pretend they are humble. They treat their bodies very badly. But rules like these don’t help. They don’t stop people from chasing after sinful pleasures.

Long life is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.Her ways are pleasant ways. All her paths lead to peace.She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her. Those who hold her close will be blessed.

He satisfies the needs of those who have respect for him. He hears their cry and saves them.

The Lord says,“ I hate your holy feasts. I can’t stand them. Your gatherings stink.You bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings. But I will not accept them. You bring your best friendship offerings. But I will not even look at them.Take the noise of your songs away! I will not listen to the music of your harps.I want you to treat others fairly. So let fair treatment roll on just as a river does! Always do what is right. Let right living flow along like a stream that never runs dry!

So the Lord and King says,“ Those who serve me will have food to eat. But you will be hungry. My servants will have plenty to drink. But you will be thirsty. Those who serve me will be full of joy. But you will be put to shame.My servants will sing with joy in their hearts. But you will cry out because of the great pain in your hearts. You will cry because your spirits are sad.

“ Do you think I need any more of your sacrifices?” asks the Lord.“ I have more than enough of your burnt offerings. I have more than enough of rams and the fat of your fattest animals. I do not find any pleasure in the blood of your bulls, lambs and goats.Who asked you to bring all these animals when you come to worship me? Who asked you and your animals to walk all over my courtyards?Stop bringing offerings that do not mean anything to me! I hate your incense. I can’t stand your worthless gatherings. I can’t stand the way you celebrate your New Moon feasts, Sabbath days and special services.Your New Moon feasts and your other appointed feasts I hate with my whole being. They have become a heavy load to me. I am tired of carrying it.You might spread out your hands toward me when you pray. But I do not look at you. You might even offer many prayers. But I am not listening to them. Your hands are covered with the blood of the people you have murdered.So wash and make yourselves clean. Get your evil actions out of my sight! Stop doing what is wrong!

Those who do what is right will be given the land. They will live in it forever.

Tell those who do what is right that things will go well with them. They will enjoy the results of the good things they’ve done.

But Samuel replied,“ What pleases the Lord more? Burnt offerings and sacrifices, or obeying the Lord? It is better to obey than to offer a sacrifice. It is better to do what he says than to offer the fat of rams.

People like that will be kept safe. It will be as if they were living on high mountains. It will be as if they were living in a mountain fort. They will have all the food they need. And they will never run out of water.”

An evil person may be guilty of a hundred crimes. Yet they may still live a long time. But I know that things will go better with those who have great respect for God.

What do I care about incense from the land of Sheba? Why should I bother with sweet- smelling cane from a land far away? I do not accept your burnt offerings. Your sacrifices do not please me.”

Sinful people will be destroyed. But those who put their hope in the Lord will receive the land.

But those who are free of pride will be given the land. They will enjoy peace and success.

Don’t let all kinds of strange teachings lead you astray. It is good that God’s grace makes our hearts strong. Don’t try to grow strong by eating foods that the law requires. They have no value for the people who eat them.

Make sure you obey the Lord your God completely. Be careful to obey all his commands. I’m giving them to you today. If you do these things, the Lord will honor you more than all the other nations on earth.If you obey the Lord your God, here are the blessings that will come to you and remain with you.You will be blessed in the cities. You will be blessed out in the country.Your children will be blessed. Your crops will be blessed. The young animals among your livestock will be blessed. That includes your calves and lambs.Your baskets and bread pans will be blessed.You will be blessed no matter where you go.Enemies will rise up against you. But the Lord will help you win the battle over them. They will come at you from one direction. But they’ll run away from you in every direction.The Lord your God will bless your barns with plenty of grain and other food. He will bless everything you do. He’ll bless you in the land he’s giving you.The Lord your God will make you his holy people. He will set you apart for himself. He promised to do this. He promised to do it if you would keep his commands and live exactly as he wants you to live.All the nations on earth will see that you belong to the Lord. And they will be afraid of you.The Lord will give you more than you need. You will have many children. Your livestock will have many little ones. Your crops will do very well. All of that will happen in the land he promised to give you. He promised this to your people of long ago.The Lord will open up the heavens. That’s where he stores his riches. He will send rain on your land at just the right time. He’ll bless everything you do. You will lend money to many nations. But you won’t have to borrow from any of them.The Lord your God will make you leaders, not followers. Pay attention to his commands that I’m giving you today. Be careful to obey them. Then you will always be on top. You will never be on the bottom.Don’t turn away from any of the commands I’m giving you today. Don’t turn to the right or the left. Don’t follow other gods. Don’t worship them.

Those who do what is right may have very little. But it’s better than the wealth of many sinners.The power of those who are evil will be broken. But the Lord takes good care of those who do what is right.Those who are without blame spend their days in the Lord’ s care. What he has given them will last forever.When trouble comes to them, they will have what they need. When there is little food in the land, they will still have plenty.

Blessed are all those who have respect for the Lord. They live as he wants them to live.Your work will give you what you need. Blessings and good things will come to you.As a vine bears a lot of fruit, so may your wife have many children by you. May they sit around your table like young olive trees.Only a man who has respect for the Lord will be blessed like that.May the Lord bless you from Zion. May you enjoy the good things that come to Jerusalem all the days of your life.May you live to see your grandchildren. May Israel enjoy peace.

God says,“ Listen, my people, and I will speak. I will be a witness against you, Israel. I am God, your God.I don’t bring charges against you because of your sacrifices. I don’t bring charges because of the burnt offerings you always bring me.I don’t need a bull from your barn. I don’t need goats from your pens.Every animal in the forest already belongs to me. And so do the cattle on a thousand hills.I own every bird in the mountains. The insects in the fields belong to me.If I were hungry, I wouldn’t tell you. The world belongs to me. And so does everything in it.Do I eat the meat of bulls? Do I drink the blood of goats?Bring me thank offerings, because I am your God. Carry out the promises you made to me, because I am the Most High God.Call out to me when trouble comes. I will save you. And you will honor me.”

Doing what is right will bring peace and rest. When my people do that, they will stay calm and trust in the Lord forever.They will live in a peaceful land. Their homes will be secure. They will enjoy peace and quiet.

“ Can any person be of benefit to God? Can even a wise person be of any help to him?

‘ We have gone without food,’ they say.‘ Why haven’t you noticed it? We have made ourselves suffer. Why haven’t you paid any attention to us?’“ On the day when you fast, you do as you please. You take advantage of all your workers.When you fast, it ends in arguing and fighting. You hit one another with your fists. That is an evil thing to do. The way you are now fasting keeps your prayers from being heard in heaven.Do you think that is the way I want you to fast? Is it only a time for people to make themselves suffer? Is it only for people to bow their heads like tall grass bent by the wind? Is it only for people to lie down in ashes and clothes of mourning? Is that what you call a fast? Do you think I can accept that?

Here is what I will do for anyone who has victory over sin. I will make that person a pillar in the temple of my God. They will never leave it again. I will write the name of my God on them. I will write the name of the city of my God on them. This is the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God. I will also write my new name on them.

That’s an example for the present time. It shows us that the gifts and sacrifices people offered were not enough. They were not able to remove the worshiper’s feelings of guilt.They deal only with food and drink and different kinds of special washings. They are rules people had to obey only until the new covenant came.

God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life. All of this has come to us because we know the God who chose us. He chose us because of his own glory and goodness.He has also given us his very great and valuable promises. He did it so you could share in his nature. You can share in it because you’ve escaped from the evil in the world. This evil is caused by sinful desires.

But food doesn’t bring us close to God. We are no worse if we don’t eat. We are no better if we do eat.

‘ Here is what I will do for anyone who has victory over sin. I will give that person the right to sit with me on my throne. In the same way, I had victory. Then I sat down with my Father on his throne.

You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.

Suppose anyone has left houses, brothers or sisters, father or mother, husband or wife, children or fields because of me. Anyone who has done that will receive 100 times as much. They will also receive eternal life.

But put God’s kingdom first. Then those other things will also be given to you.“ Little flock, do not be afraid. Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

You know what the commandments say.‘ Do not murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not be a false witness. Do not cheat. Honor your father and mother.’ ”( Exodus 20:12–16; Deuteronomy 5:16–20)“ Teacher,” he said,“ I have obeyed all those commandments since I was a boy.”

That means Paul or Apollos or Peter or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All are yours.