1 Timothy 4:9

9 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.

1 Timothy 4:9 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
English Standard Version (ESV)
9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
New Living Translation (NLT)
9 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it.
The Message Bible (MSG)
9 You can count on this. Take it to heart.
American Standard Version (ASV)
9 Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
9 This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
9 Here is a saying you can trust. You can accept it completely.

1 Timothy 4:9 Meaning and Commentary

1 Timothy 4:9

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 1 Peter 3:11 ) ( Matthew 6:33 ) ( Psalms 84:11 Psalms 84:12 ) . and worthy of all acceptation;
by all godly persons, to encourage them to the exercise of godliness.

1 Timothy 4:9 In-Context

7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
9 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.
10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.
11 Command and teach these things.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 1 Timothy 1:15
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