Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
This saying is trustworthy
New American Standard Bible
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.
International Standard Version
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance: To this world Messiah came, sinful people to reclaim.
A Conservative Version
Faithful is the saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinful men, of whom I am foremost.
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:
Amplified
An Understandable Version
This saying is trustworthy and deserves to be fully accepted: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the worst of them all.
Anderson New Testament
Assuredly true and worthy of all acceptation is this saying: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
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:
Common New Testament
It is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinnersof whom I am the foremost.
Daniel Mace New Testament
it is a proposition worthy to be believ'd, and be embrac'd by all, that Jesus Christ is come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the greatest.
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.
Godbey New Testament
It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:
Goodspeed New Testament
It is a trustworthy saying, entitled to the fullest acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of them,
John Wesley New Testament
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the chief.
Julia Smith Translation
Faithful the word, and worthy of all acceptance, for Christ Jesus came into the world to save the sinful; of whom I am first.
King James 2000
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The saying [is] trustworthy and worthy of all acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
Modern King James verseion
Faithful is the Word and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief:
Moffatt New Testament
It is a sure word, it deserves all praise, that "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"; and though I am the foremost of sinners,
Montgomery New Testament
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that "Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners"! And there is no greater sinner than I!
NET Bible
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" -- and I am the worst of them!
New Heart 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.
Noyes New Testament
True is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
Sawyer New Testament
The word is true and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief;
The Emphasized Bible
Faithful, the saying! and, of all acceptance, worthy, - that, Christ Jesus, came into the world, sinners, to save: of whom, the chief, am, I; -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the chief.
Twentieth Century New Testament
How true the saying is, and worthy of the fullest acceptance, that 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners'! And there is no greater sinner than I!
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
Faithful is the saying, and deserving of universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; among whom I stand foremost.
Williams New Testament
It is a saying to be trusted and deserves our fullest acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; and I am the foremost of them.
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.
Worrell New Testament
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief;
Worsley New Testament
It is a truth highly to be believed, and worthy to be received by all, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners:---of whom I am one of the chief.
Youngs 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;
Themes
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mission of
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Conscience » A good conscience
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 1:15
Prayers for 1 Timothy 1:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Thankfulness For The Mercy Shown To Him
14
And the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
15 This saying is trustworthy
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles,
1 Timothy 3:1
This saying is trustworthy:
2 Timothy 2:11
This saying is trustworthy:
we will also live with Him;
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy.
Matthew 1:21
She will give birth to a son, and you are to name Him Jesus,
Matthew 9:13
Matthew 20:28
Mark 2:17
When Jesus heard this, He told them,
John 3:16-17
Ephesians 3:8
This grace was given to me—the least of all the saints—to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches
1 Timothy 4:9
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
Luke 5:32
Luke 19:10
John 1:12
He gave them the right
to those who believe
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Here is the Lamb of God,
John 12:47
1 Timothy 1:13
one who was formerly a blasphemer,
1 John 4:9-10
God’s love was revealed among us in this way:
Revelation 22:6
Then he said to me, “These words are faithful and true.
Job 42:6
and repent in dust and ashes.
Ezekiel 16:63
so that when I make atonement for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed,
Ezekiel 36:31-32
“Then you will remember your evil ways and your deeds that were not good,
Matthew 18:10
John 3:36
The one who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who refuses to believe in the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him.
Acts 3:26
God raised up His Servant
Acts 11:1
The apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had welcomed God’s message also.
Acts 11:18
When they heard this they became silent. Then they glorified God, saying, “So God has granted repentance resulting in life
Romans 3:24-26
They are justified freely by His grace
Romans 5:6
For while we were still helpless, at the appointed moment,
Romans 5:8-10
But God proves
1 Timothy 1:19
having faith
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore, He is always able to save
1 John 3:5
You know that He was revealed so that He might take away sins,
1 John 3:8
The one who commits
1 John 5:11
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song:
and to open its seals,
because You were slaughtered,
and You redeemed
for God by Your blood
from every tribe and language
and people and nation.
Revelation 21:5
Then the One seated on the throne said, “Look! I am making everything new.” He also said, “Write, because these words