 | Hugh Blair - 1839 - 214 σελίδες
...be, with proper restrictions, a true saying, that, " Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." THE TRUE WORSHIP OF GOD. JORTIN. To worship God in spirit and in truth, is to endeavour to... | |
 | Henry Blunt - 1839 - 360 σελίδες
...To you it is the never-ceasing testimony to the power of God and the love of God in Christ Jesus, " the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come," written as with a sunbeam upon your heart ; for if a child of God, then an heir, an heir... | |
 | 1839 - 612 σελίδες
...them all is expressed by the Apostle when he says, " Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." The passage immediately before us is in exact coincidence with the entire Psalm, commending... | |
 | James Smith (of Shoreditch, London.) - 1840 - 272 σελίδες
...valuable than either health or wealth, or even necessary food ; 'tis profitable to all tilings having the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come. It is not merely needful, but 'tis the one thing needful — not merely worth something, but... | |
 | 1884 - 626 σελίδες
...the frequent guest which it once was. Both as regards those at home and those abroad, godliness has " the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." But there is another point to be looked at. " Civilize the heathen," you cry. Reckon, however,... | |
 | Henry Ware - 1842 - 324 σελίδες
...resulting from them, which constitute a good life, is that Godliness, or likeness of God, which has " promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." When it is spoken of in reference to past character of an opposite kind, a past life of irreligion... | |
 | Henry Ainsworth - 1843 - 760 σελίδες
...heaven,' Heb. xii. 23, shall liave a double portion, and inherit the good things of God, as they which have the ' promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come,' 1 Tim. iv. 8, and are 'the heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ,' Rom. viii. 17, and... | |
 | 1844 - 562 σελίδες
...emanates from the inheritance of the saints in light. Hence godliness is profitable unto all things having the promise of the life which now is and of that which is to come, thereby forming a way of pleasantness and peace, and leading to a glorious consummation in... | |
 | Henry Blunt - 1844 - 274 σελίδες
...To you it is the neverceasing testimony to the power of God and the love of God in Christ Jesus, " the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come," written as with a sunbeam upon your hearts ; 'for if a child of God, then an heir, an heir... | |
 | Thomas Arnold - 1844 - 570 σελίδες
...of good Christians, and may thankfully receive this earthly reward over and above, as godliness hath the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come. Or, if we see our conduct blamed by the good, it may justly make us fear that if they condemn... | |
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... fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness : 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. 
