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International Standard Version

1 Timothy 4:9

This saying is trustworthy and deserves complete acceptance.[fn]1 Timothy 1:15;">[xr]

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Minister, Christian;   Thompson Chain Reference - Faithful;  

Dictionaries:

- Fausset Bible Dictionary - Timothy, the First Epistle to;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Church Government;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Acceptance;   Timothy and Titus Epistles to;   Word;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Faithful,;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Accept;   Creed;   Faithful;   Faithful Sayings;  

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
Here is a true statement that should be accepted without question:
Revised Standard Version
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
This is a sure sayinge and of all parties worthy to be receaved.
Hebrew Names Version
This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.
New American Standard Bible
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
New Century Version
What I say is true, and you should fully accept it.
Update Bible Version
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance.
Webster's Bible Translation
This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.
English Standard Version
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
World English Bible
This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
This is faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.
Weymouth's New Testament
Faithful is this saying and deserving of universal acceptance:
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
A trewe word, and worthi al acceptacioun.
English Revised Version
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.
Berean Standard Bible
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.
Amplified Bible
This is a faithful and trustworthy saying worthy of full acceptance and approval.
American Standard Version
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.
Bible in Basic English
This is a true saying, in which all may put their faith.
Complete Jewish Bible
Here is a statement you can trust, one that fully deserves to be accepted
Darby Translation
The word [is] faithful and worthy of all acceptation;
Etheridge Translation
FAITHFUL is the saying and worthy is it of reception:
Murdock Translation
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of reception.
King James Version (1611)
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation:
New Living Translation
This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it.
New Life Bible
These words are true and they can be trusted.
New Revised Standard
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
Geneva Bible (1587)
This is a true saying, and by all meanes worthie to be receiued.
George Lamsa Translation
This is a true saying and worthy to be accepted.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Faithful, the saying! and, of all acceptance, worthy;
Douay-Rheims Bible
A faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
[This is] a sure saying, & by all meanes worthy to be receaued.
Good News Translation
This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed.
Christian Standard Bible®
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
King James Version
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
Lexham English Bible
The statement is trustworthy and deserving of complete acceptance.
Literal Translation
Faithful is the Word and worthy of all acceptance;
Young's Literal Translation
stedfast [is] the word, and of all acceptation worthy;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
This is a sure sayenge, & of all partes worthy to be receaued.
Mace New Testament (1729)
what I tell you is certain, and deserves entire credit.
New English Translation
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
New King James Version
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.
Simplified Cowboy Version
You can believe what I say.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
Legacy Standard Bible
It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance.

Contextual Overview

6 If you continue to point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the healthy teaching that you have followed closely.2 Timothy 3:14-15;">[xr] 7 Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women, but train yourself in godliness.1 Timothy 1:4; 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:16,23; 4:4; Titus 1:14; Hebrews 5:14;">[xr] 8 Physical exercise is of limited value, butPsalm 37:4; 84:11; 112:2-3; 145:19; Matthew 6:33; 19:29; Mark 10:30; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 8:8; Colossians 2:23; 1 Timothy 6:6;">[xr] Godliness is very dear, A pledge of life, both there and here. 9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves complete acceptance.[fn]1 Timothy 1:15;">[xr] 10 To this end we work hard and struggle,suffer abuse">[fn] because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.Psalm 36:6; 1 Corinthians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 6:17;">[xr] 11 These are the things you must insist on and teach.1 Timothy 6:2;">[xr] 12 Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness,faith">[fn] and purity.1 Corinthians 16:11; Titus 2:7,15; 1 Peter 5:3;">[xr] 13 Until I arrive, concentrate on the public reading of Scripture,on the reading">[fn] on exhorting, and on teaching. 14 Do not neglectStop neglecting">[fn] the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy, accompanied by the laying on of the elders' hands.Acts 6:6; 8:17; 13:3; 19:6; 1 Timothy 1:18; 5:22; 2 Timothy 1:6;">[xr] 15 Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

1 Timothy 1:15

Reciprocal: 1 Timothy 3:1 - is a Titus 1:9 - fast Revelation 19:9 - These

Cross-References

John 8:44
You belong to your father the devil, and you want to carry out the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and has never stood by the truth,stood by the truth">[fn] since there is no truth in him. Whenever he tells a lie he speaks in character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.Matthew 13:38; 1 John 3:8; Jude 1:6;">[xr]

Gill's Notes on the Bible

This is a faithful saying,.... A true one, and to be believed, that godliness has such promises annexed to it; see 1 Peter 3:10.

and worthy of all acceptation; by all godly persons, to encourage them to the exercise of godliness.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

This is a faithful saying - see the notes on 1 Timothy 1:15.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 9. This is a faithful saying — The truth of this doctrine none need doubt; and every man has it in his power to put this to the proof. See note on 1 Timothy 1:15.


 
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