1 Timothy 4:9

9 The word [is] faithful and worthy of all acceptation;

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 But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety;

8 for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come.

9 The word [is] faithful and worthy of all acceptation;

10 for, for this we labour and suffer reproach, because we hope in a living God, who is preserver of all men, specially of those that believe.

11 Enjoin and teach these things.