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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_timothy/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_timothy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Trustworthy <i>is</i> the saying, and worthy of full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />This <i>is</i> a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />This <i>is</i> a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_timothy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This is a faithful <i>and</i> trustworthy saying worthy of full acceptance <i>and</i> approval.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_timothy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_timothy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_timothy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_timothy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_timothy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_timothy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_timothy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_timothy/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_timothy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_timothy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Faithful is this saying and deserving of universal acceptance:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_timothy/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />the word [is] steadfast, and worthy of all acceptance;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Trustworthy <i>is</i> the saying, and worthy of full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_timothy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> stedfast is the word, and of all acceptation worthy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_timothy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Faithful the word, and worthy of all acceptance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_timothy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />This is a faithful saying and worthy of full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_timothy/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />This is a true saying and worthy to be accepted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying and is worthy of acceptance.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />This is a true saying, and worthy of all acceptation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_timothy/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_timothy/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />This is a faithful saying, and deserving all acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_timothy/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />what I tell you is certain, and deserves entire credit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Faithful is this saying and deserving of universal acceptance:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_timothy/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_timothy/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><i>this</i> is a certain truth and worthy of all acceptance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_timothy/4-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=548" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm">A Good Minister of Jesus Christ</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4103.htm" title="4103: pistos (Adj-NMS) -- Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.">This is a trustworthy</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">saying,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/514.htm" title="514: axios (Adj-NMS) -- Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.">worthy</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasēs (Adj-GFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">of full</a> <a href="/greek/594.htm" title="594: apodochēs (N-GFS) -- (properly: reception, welcome, of guests), acceptance, appreciation, approbation. From apodechomai; acceptance.">acceptance.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">1 Timothy 1:15</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">2 Timothy 2:11</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Titus 3:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-18.htm">2 Corinthians 1:18-20</a></span><br />But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” / For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.” / For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Romans 15:8-9</a></span><br />For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a></span><br />Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a></span><br />We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-5.htm">Revelation 21:5</a></span><br />And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Psalm 111:7</a></span><br />The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Isaiah 25:1</a></span><br />O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a></span><br />Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10</a></span><br />But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.</p><p class="hdg">See on ch.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">1 Timothy 1:15</a></b></br> This <i>is</i> a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Acceptance</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Acceptation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Deserves</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">Stedfast</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm">Trustworthy</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Universal</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-5.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/4-7.htm">Acceptance</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Acceptation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">Deserves</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-2.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">Stedfast</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">Trustworthy</a> <a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Universal</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">He foretells that in the latter times there shall be a departure from the faith.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">And to the end that Timothy might not fail in doing his duty, he furnishes him with various precepts.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_timothy/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>This is a trustworthy saying</b><br>The phrase "trustworthy saying" is used by Paul in the Pastoral Epistles to emphasize the reliability and importance of the statement that follows. In the context of 1 Timothy, Paul is addressing Timothy, a young pastor, and providing guidance for church leadership and doctrine. The use of "trustworthy saying" indicates that what follows is a foundational truth for Christian belief and practice. This phrase appears several times in the Pastoral Epistles (<a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">1 Timothy 1:15, 3</a>:1; <a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">2 Timothy 2:11</a>; <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Titus 3:8</a>), each time underscoring a core aspect of the faith. It reflects the early church's need to establish and affirm key doctrines amidst false teachings.<p><b>worthy of full acceptance</b><br>"Worthy of full acceptance" suggests that the statement is not only true but also universally applicable and should be embraced by all believers. This phrase underscores the importance of the teaching for the entire Christian community, not just for Timothy or the Ephesian church. In the broader context of 1 Timothy, Paul is combating false teachings and emphasizing sound doctrine. The call for "full acceptance" implies that the truth being presented is essential for maintaining the integrity of the faith. This aligns with other scriptural exhortations to hold fast to sound doctrine (<a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Titus 1:9</a>) and to test everything, holding on to what is good (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and personal conduct.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>- A young pastor and protégé of Paul, stationed in Ephesus, tasked with leading the church and combating false teachings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>- The city where Timothy was ministering, known for its diverse culture and the presence of various religious beliefs, including early Gnostic influences.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_church.htm">Early Church</a></b><br>- The community of believers in the first century, facing challenges such as false teachings and the need for sound doctrine.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a></b><br>- Individuals spreading incorrect doctrines, against whom Paul warns Timothy, emphasizing the importance of adhering to true teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_word.htm">Trust in God's Word</a></b><br>The phrase "trustworthy saying" underscores the reliability of Scripture. Believers are encouraged to place their full confidence in the teachings of the Bible, knowing they are divinely inspired and authoritative.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/acceptance_of_sound_doctrine.htm">Acceptance of Sound Doctrine</a></b><br>"Worthy of full acceptance" calls Christians to embrace and live out the truths of the gospel wholeheartedly. This involves not only intellectual assent but also practical application in daily life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_against_false_teachings.htm">Discernment Against False Teachings</a></b><br>In a world filled with competing ideologies, believers must discern truth from error. This requires a deep understanding of Scripture and a commitment to uphold biblical truths against false teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_spiritual_growth.htm">Commitment to Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm">1 Timothy 4</a> emphasizes the importance of spiritual discipline and growth. Christians are encouraged to pursue godliness and maturity in their faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_ministry.htm">Encouragement in Ministry</a></b><br>For those in leadership, like Timothy, this verse serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in ministry, trusting in the truth of God's Word to guide and sustain them.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.</span>--Again we have the striking formula which always calls attention to some great truth which, in the Church of the first days, had already obtained among the congregations a broad, if not a universal currency, as one of the great watchwords of the faith. Now we find one of these taken apparently from a Christian hymn, now from one of the public prayers or thanksgivings. The "faithful saying," in this instance, was that "godliness," that is, "active, living piety," is profitable for all things, seeing it has the promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="accented">Faithful is the saying</span> for <span class="accented">this is a faithful saying</span>, A.V. (<a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">1 Timothy 1:15</a>, note). Here, however, the <span class="greek">πιστὸς λόγος</span> is that which precedes, viz. that "godliness is profitable for all things," etc., which we thus learn was a proverbial saying. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/4-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[This is] a trustworthy</span><br /><span class="grk">πιστὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pistos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4103.htm">Strong's 4103: </a> </span><span class="str2">Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying,</span><br /><span class="grk">λόγος</span> <span class="translit">(logos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> </span><span class="str2">From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">worthy</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄξιος</span> <span class="translit">(axios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_514.htm">Strong's 514: </a> </span><span class="str2">Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of full</span><br /><span class="grk">πάσης</span> <span class="translit">(pasēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">acceptance.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποδοχῆς</span> <span class="translit">(apodochēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_594.htm">Strong's 594: </a> </span><span class="str2">(properly: reception, welcome, of guests), acceptance, appreciation, approbation. From apodechomai; acceptance.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_timothy/4-9.htm">1 Timothy 4:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_timothy/4-9.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 4:9 This saying is faithful and worthy (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 4:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 4:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 4:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 4:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>