Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. New Living Translation This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. English Standard Version The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. Berean Standard Bible This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. Berean Literal Bible Trustworthy is the saying, and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. King James Bible 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. New King James Version This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. New American Standard Bible It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost. NASB 1995 It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. NASB 1977 It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. Legacy Standard Bible It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost. Amplified Bible This is a faithful and trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance and approval, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost. Christian Standard Bible This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” —and I am the worst of them. Holman Christian Standard Bible This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"—and I am the worst of them. American Standard Version Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief: Contemporary English Version "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." This saying is true, and it can be trusted. I was the worst sinner of all! English Revised Version Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief: GOD'S WORD® Translation This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the foremost sinner. Good News Translation This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. I am the worst of them, International Standard Version This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance: To this world Messiah came, sinful people to reclaim. I am the worst of them. Majority Standard Bible This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. NET Bible This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"--and I am the worst of them! New Heart English Bible The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament Faithful is the saying, and deserving of universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; among whom I stand foremost. World English Bible The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe word [is] steadfast, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am first; Berean Literal Bible Trustworthy is the saying, and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. Young's Literal Translation stedfast is the word, and of all acceptation worthy, that Christ Jesus came to the world to save sinners -- first of whom I am; Smith's Literal Translation Faithful the word, and worthy of all acceptance, for Christ Jesus came into the world to save the sinful; of whom I am first. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners, of whom I am the chief. Catholic Public Domain Version It is a faithful saying, and worthy of acceptance by everyone, that Christ Jesus came into this world to bring salvation to sinners, among whom I am first. New American Bible This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Of these I am the foremost. New Revised Standard Version The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis is a trustworthy saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Aramaic Bible in Plain English This is a trustworthy saying and worthy of acceptance: “Yeshua The Messiah came to the universe to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAssuredly true and worthy of all acceptation is this saying: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. Godbey New Testament It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief: Haweis New Testament It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the chief. Mace New Testament it is a proposition worthy to be believ'd, and be embrac'd by all, that Jesus Christ is come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the greatest. Weymouth New Testament Faithful is the saying, and deserving of universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; among whom I stand foremost. Worrell New Testament Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief; Worsley New Testament It is a truth highly to be believed, and worthy to be received by all, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners:---of whom I am one of the chief. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Grace to Paul…14And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. 16But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.… Cross References Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Matthew 9:13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Romans 5:8 But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Mark 2:17 On hearing this, Jesus told them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” 1 John 3:5 But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin. 1 John 4:9-10 This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Titus 2:14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Galatians 1:4 who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, Philippians 2:7-8 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. Isaiah 53:5-6 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:11-12 After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. Ezekiel 34:16 I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with justice.’ Treasury of Scripture 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. a faithful. 1 Timothy 1:19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 1 Timothy 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 1 Timothy 4:9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. worthy. John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 3:16,17,36 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life… Acts 11:1,18 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God… that. Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Matthew 18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. of whom. 1 Timothy 1:13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. Job 42:6 Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. Ezekiel 16:63 That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord GOD. Jump to Previous Acceptance Acceptation Chief Christ Deserves Deserving Faith Faithful First Foremost Full Jesus Salvation Save Sinners Stand Statement Sure True. Trustworthy Universal Word World WorthyJump to Next Acceptance Acceptation Chief Christ Deserves Deserving Faith Faithful First Foremost Full Jesus Salvation Save Sinners Stand Statement Sure True. Trustworthy Universal Word World Worthy1 Timothy 1 1. Paul declares Timothy is faithful to the charge which was given him at his going to Macedonia.5. The right use and end of the law. 11. Paul's calling to be an apostle; 20. and the disobedience or Hymenaeus and Alexander. This is a trustworthy saying The phrase "trustworthy saying" indicates a statement of significant importance and reliability. In the pastoral epistles, Paul uses this phrase to highlight key doctrinal truths. This particular saying is one of several "faithful sayings" found in the letters to Timothy and Titus, which were likely used as creeds or confessions in the early church. The emphasis on trustworthiness underscores the foundational nature of the gospel message. worthy of full acceptance Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter to Timothy, Paul is a key figure in the early Christian church. He describes himself as the "worst" of sinners, highlighting his past persecution of Christians before his conversion. 2. Timothy A young pastor and protégé of Paul, Timothy is the recipient of this letter. Paul writes to encourage and instruct him in his pastoral duties. 3. Christ Jesus Central to the message, Jesus is the Savior who came into the world to redeem sinners. His mission is the foundation of Christian faith. 4. Sinners Refers to all humanity, as all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Paul emphasizes that Jesus' mission was to save sinners. 5. The World The realm into which Jesus entered to accomplish His mission of salvation. It represents the fallen state of humanity in need of redemption. Teaching Points The Universality of SinRecognize that all have sinned and are in need of salvation. Paul's admission of being the "worst" sinner serves as a reminder of the depth of God's grace. The Mission of Christ Understand that Jesus' primary mission was to save sinners. This truth should be central to our faith and evangelism efforts. Humility and Gratitude Emulate Paul's humility in acknowledging his past and express gratitude for the grace that transforms lives. Trustworthy Sayings Reflect on the reliability of the Gospel message. It is a "trustworthy saying" that should be fully accepted and shared with others. Personal Testimony Use your own account of transformation as a testimony to God's grace, just as Paul did, to encourage others in their faith journey.(15) This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.--This striking formula in the New Testament, found only in the Pastoral Epistles, here and in 1Timothy 3:1; 1Timothy 4:9; 2Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8; and the somewhat similar expression, "these sayings [words'] are faithful and true," Revelation 21:5; Revelation 22:6, were formulas expressing weighty and memorable truths, well known and often repeated by the brotherhood of Christians in the first ages of the faith. They were, no doubt, rehearsed constantly in the assemblies, till they became well-known watchwords in the various churches scattered over the Mediterranean-washed provinces of the Roman empire; and in these "sayings" we see, perhaps, the germs of the great creeds of Christianity. [1Timothy 3:1, perhaps, as usually understood, hardly falls under this category of "watchwords of the faith," unless St. Chrysostom's interpretation of the text be followed, which refers "the faithful saying" to the solemn truths which immediately preceded it in 1 Timothy 2] . . . Verse 15. - Faithful is the saying for this is a faithful saying, A.V. Faithful is the saying (πιστὸς ὁ λόγος). This formula is peculiar to the pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Timothy 4:9; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8), and seems to indicate that there were a number of pithy sayings, maxims, portions of hymns or of catechetical teaching, current in the Church, and possibly originating in the inspired sayings of the Church prophets, to which the apostle appeals, and to which he gives his sanction. The one appealed to here would be simply, "Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners." This, St. Paul adds, is worthy of all acceptation - by all, and without any reserve. Acceptation (ἀποδοχῆς); only here and 1 Timothy 4:9, in connection with the same formula. The verb ἀποδέχομαι occurs in Luke 8:40; Acts 2:41; Acts 15:4; 18:29; 24:3; 28:30. It contains the idea of a glad, willing acceptance (see note on Acts 2:41). So doubtless ἀποδοχή also means "hearty reception." I am chief; in respect of his having been" a blasphemer, a persecutor, and injurious." That great sin was indeed freely forgiven by God's grace, but it could never be forgotten by him who had been guilty of it. "Manet alta mente repostum" (comp. Ephesians 3:8). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [This is a] trustworthyΠιστὸς (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. Christ Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. came ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world κόσμον (kosmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). to save σῶσαι (sōsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 4982: To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. sinners, ἁμαρτωλοὺς (hamartōlous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 268: Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner. of whom ὧν (hōn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. I ἐγώ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] worst. πρῶτός (prōtos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. 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