1 Timothy 1:15 “This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus…”

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

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.

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:

Geneva Bible 1599

This is a true saying, and by all meanes worthy to be receiued, that Christ Iesus came into the worlde to saue sinners, of whom I am chiefe.

Darby Translation

Faithful [is] the word, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am [the] first.

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;

Bible in Basic English

It is a true saying, in which all may put their faith, that Christ Jesus came into the world to give salvation to sinners, of whom I am the chief:

.mt-body { max-height: none !important; -webkit-mask-image: none !important; mask-image: none !important; } .mt-bar { display: none !important; } .o-trans::after { display: block !important; }

Cross references

“a faithful”

1 Timothy 4:9 1 Timothy 3:1 Titus 3:8 2 Timothy 2:11 Revelation 22:6 1 Timothy 1:19

1 Timothy 4:9 · BSB

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

1 Timothy 3:1 · BSB

This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

Titus 3:8 · BSB

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

2 Timothy 2:11 · BSB

This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

Revelation 22:6 · BSB

Then the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”

1 Timothy 1:19 · BSB

holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

“worthy”

John 1:12 John 3:36 1 John 5:11 Acts 11:1 Acts 11:18 John 3:16

John 1:12 · BSB

But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

John 3:36 · BSB

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”

1 John 5:11 · BSB

And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

Acts 11:1 · BSB

The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

Acts 11:18 · BSB

When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

John 3:16 · BSB

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

“that”

Mark 2:17 Luke 19:10 John 12:47 Luke 5:32 Romans 5:8–10 Matthew 9:13

Mark 2:17 · BSB

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.”

Luke 19:10 · BSB

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

John 12:47 · BSB

As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

Luke 5:32 · BSB

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

Romans 5:8–10 · BSB

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Matthew 9:13 · BSB

But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. ”

“of whom”

1 Timothy 1:13 1 Corinthians 15:9 Ephesians 3:8 Job 42:6 Ezekiel 16:63 Ezekiel 36:31

1 Timothy 1:13 · BSB

I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

1 Corinthians 15:9 · BSB

For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Ephesians 3:8 · BSB

Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

Job 42:6 · BSB

Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.”

Ezekiel 16:63 · BSB

so that when I make atonement for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your disgrace, declares the Lord GOD.”

Ezekiel 36:31 · BSB

Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and abominations.

Also

Matthew 18:10

Matthew 18:10 · BSB

See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

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.

Read 1 Timothy 1