Greek Interlinear

1 Timothy 4:8 Interlinear

For bodily exercise little is profitable but godliness little all things profitable is promise having of the life that now is and of that which is to come

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
2γὰρG1063Forproperly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
3σωματικὴG4984bodilycorporeal or physical
4γυμνασίαG1129exercisetraining, i.e., (figuratively) asceticism
5πρὸςG4314littlea preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
6ὀλίγονG3641puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
7ἐστινG2076ishe (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
8ὠφέλιμόςG5624profitablehelpful or serviceable, i.e., advantageous
9G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
10δὲG1161butbut, and, etc
11εὐσέβειαG2150godlinesspiety; specially, the gospel scheme
12πρὸςG4314littlea preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
13πάνταG3956all thingsall, any, every, the whole
14ὠφέλιμόςG5624profitablehelpful or serviceable, i.e., advantageous
15ἐστινG2076ishe (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
16ἐπαγγελίανG1860promisean announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
17ἔχουσαG2192havingto hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
18ζωῆςG2222of the lifelife (literally or figuratively)
19τῆςG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
20νῦνG3568that now is"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
21καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
22τῆςG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
23μελλούσηςG3195of that which is to cometo intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili

Verse Context

1 Timothy 4:7 But profane and old wives fables...
1 Timothy 4:8 (current) For bodily exercise little is profitable but godliness little all things profitable is promise having of the life that now is and of that which is to come
1 Timothy 4:9This is a faithful saying and of all acceptation...

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