1 Timothy 4:9
New International Version
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.

New Living Translation
This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it.

English Standard Version
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.

Berean Standard Bible
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

Berean Literal Bible
Trustworthy is the saying, and worthy of full acceptance.

King James Bible
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

New King James Version
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

New American Standard Bible
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.

NASB 1995
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.

NASB 1977
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.

Legacy Standard Bible
It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance.

Amplified Bible
This is a faithful and trustworthy saying worthy of full acceptance and approval.

Christian Standard Bible
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

American Standard Version
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

English Revised Version
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance.

Good News Translation
This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed.

International Standard Version
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance.

Majority Standard Bible
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

NET Bible
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

New Heart English Bible
This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.

Webster's Bible Translation
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

Weymouth New Testament
Faithful is this saying and deserving of universal acceptance:

World English Bible
This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the word [is] steadfast, and worthy of all acceptance;

Berean Literal Bible
Trustworthy is the saying, and worthy of full acceptance.

Young's Literal Translation
stedfast is the word, and of all acceptation worthy;

Smith's Literal Translation
Faithful the word, and worthy of all acceptance.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This is a faithful saying and worthy of full acceptance.

New American Bible
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

New Revised Standard Version
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
This is a true saying and worthy to be accepted.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
This is a trustworthy saying and is worthy of acceptance.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
This is a true saying, and worthy of all acceptation:

Godbey New Testament
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

Haweis New Testament
This is a faithful saying, and deserving all acceptance.

Mace New Testament
what I tell you is certain, and deserves entire credit.

Weymouth New Testament
Faithful is this saying and deserving of universal acceptance:

Worrell New Testament
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance.

Worsley New Testament
this is a certain truth and worthy of all acceptance.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Good Minister of Jesus Christ
8For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come. 9This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance. 10To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.…

Cross References
1 Timothy 1:15
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

2 Timothy 2:11
This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

2 Corinthians 1:18-20
But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” / For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.” / For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

Romans 15:8-9
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

2 Peter 1:19
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Revelation 21:5
And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”

Psalm 111:7
The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

Psalm 119:160
The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.

Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.

Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.

Jeremiah 10:10
But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.


Treasury of Scripture

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

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1 Timothy 1:15
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

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1 Timothy 4
1. He foretells that in the latter times there shall be a departure from the faith.
6. And to the end that Timothy might not fail in doing his duty, he furnishes him with various precepts.














This is a trustworthy saying
The phrase "trustworthy saying" is used by Paul in the Pastoral Epistles to emphasize the reliability and importance of the statement that follows. In the context of 1 Timothy, Paul is addressing Timothy, a young pastor, and providing guidance for church leadership and doctrine. The use of "trustworthy saying" indicates that what follows is a foundational truth for Christian belief and practice. This phrase appears several times in the Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1:15, 3:1; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8), each time underscoring a core aspect of the faith. It reflects the early church's need to establish and affirm key doctrines amidst false teachings.

worthy of full acceptance
"Worthy of full acceptance" suggests that the statement is not only true but also universally applicable and should be embraced by all believers. This phrase underscores the importance of the teaching for the entire Christian community, not just for Timothy or the Ephesian church. In the broader context of 1 Timothy, Paul is combating false teachings and emphasizing sound doctrine. The call for "full acceptance" implies that the truth being presented is essential for maintaining the integrity of the faith. This aligns with other scriptural exhortations to hold fast to sound doctrine (Titus 1:9) and to test everything, holding on to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul
- The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and personal conduct.

2. Timothy
- A young pastor and protégé of Paul, stationed in Ephesus, tasked with leading the church and combating false teachings.

3. Ephesus
- The city where Timothy was ministering, known for its diverse culture and the presence of various religious beliefs, including early Gnostic influences.

4. Early Church
- The community of believers in the first century, facing challenges such as false teachings and the need for sound doctrine.

5. False Teachers
- Individuals spreading incorrect doctrines, against whom Paul warns Timothy, emphasizing the importance of adhering to true teachings.
Teaching Points
Trust in God's Word
The phrase "trustworthy saying" underscores the reliability of Scripture. Believers are encouraged to place their full confidence in the teachings of the Bible, knowing they are divinely inspired and authoritative.

Acceptance of Sound Doctrine
"Worthy of full acceptance" calls Christians to embrace and live out the truths of the gospel wholeheartedly. This involves not only intellectual assent but also practical application in daily life.

Discernment Against False Teachings
In a world filled with competing ideologies, believers must discern truth from error. This requires a deep understanding of Scripture and a commitment to uphold biblical truths against false teachings.

Commitment to Spiritual Growth
The context of 1 Timothy 4 emphasizes the importance of spiritual discipline and growth. Christians are encouraged to pursue godliness and maturity in their faith journey.

Encouragement in Ministry
For those in leadership, like Timothy, this verse serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in ministry, trusting in the truth of God's Word to guide and sustain them.(9) This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.--Again we have the striking formula which always calls attention to some great truth which, in the Church of the first days, had already obtained among the congregations a broad, if not a universal currency, as one of the great watchwords of the faith. Now we find one of these taken apparently from a Christian hymn, now from one of the public prayers or thanksgivings. The "faithful saying," in this instance, was that "godliness," that is, "active, living piety," is profitable for all things, seeing it has the promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.

Verse 9. - Faithful is the saying for this is a faithful saying, A.V. (1 Timothy 1:15, note). Here, however, the πιστὸς λόγος is that which precedes, viz. that "godliness is profitable for all things," etc., which we thus learn was a proverbial saying.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[This is] a trustworthy
πιστὸς (pistos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4103: Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.

saying,
λόγος (logos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

worthy
ἄξιος (axios)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 514: Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.

of full
πάσης (pasēs)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

acceptance.
ἀποδοχῆς (apodochēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 594: (properly: reception, welcome, of guests), acceptance, appreciation, approbation. From apodechomai; acceptance.


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