1 Timothy 4:9

Modern

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

Traditional

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

Literal

Trustworthy is the word, and worthy of full acceptance.

Latin

Fidelis sermo, et omni acceptione dignus.

Greek

English

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

physical exercise … godliness: Compare with 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 and Colossians 2:23.
holding promise for the present life and for the one to come: Compare with 1 Timothy 4:16, 6:6–8, Mark 10:29–30, and Ephesians 6:2–3.
trustworthy saying: See study note on 1 Timothy 1:15.

Timothy needs to address the false teachers (see 2 Timothy 3:1–4:5).

This section explains how Timothy should spend his time until Paul arrives (3:14–15; 4:13).

Theme notes and profiles

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.