Parallel Verses
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.
Holman Bible
This saying is trustworthy
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 was exceedingly abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
15
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles, for I am not worthy to be called an apostle because I persecuted the congregation of God.
1 Timothy 3:1
The Word is faithful, If anyone desires the office of a bishop, , he desires a difficult ministry.
2 Timothy 2:11
This is a faithful word: That if we are dead with him, we shall also live with him;
Titus 3:8
The Word is faithful, and I desire that thou affirm this constantly, that those who have believed God might be careful to conduct themselves in good works. This is good and profitable unto men.
Matthew 1:21
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.
Matthew 9:13
Therefore go ye and learn what this is, I will have mercy and not sacrifice, for I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.
Matthew 20:28
even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many.
Mark 2:17
When Jesus heard it, he said unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance.
John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Ephesians 3:8
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of the Christ
1 Timothy 4:9
The Word is faithful and worthy of acceptation by all.
Luke 5:32
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 19:10
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
John 1:12
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become sons of God, even to them that believe on his name,
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming unto him and said, Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
John 12:47
And if anyone hears my words and believes not, I judge him not, for I came not to judge the world but to save the world.
1 Timothy 1:13
who was before a blasphemer and a persecutor and injurious, but I was received unto mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
1 John 4:9-10
In this was the charity of God demonstrated in us, in that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
Revelation 22:6
And he said unto me, These words are faithful and true; and the Lord God of the holy prophets has sent his angel to show unto his slaves the things which are necessary that they be done quickly.
Job 42:6
Therefore, I abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes.
Ezekiel 16:63
that thou may remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, said the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 36:31-32
Then ye shall remember your own evil ways and your doings that were not good and shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.
Matthew 18:10
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in the heavens their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens.
John 3:36
He that believes in the Son has eternal life, and he that does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.
Acts 3:26
Unto you first, God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, that each one of you might turn from his iniquities.
Acts 11:1
And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
Acts 11:18
When they heard these things, they were silent and glorified God, saying, Then God has also granted repentance unto life to the Gentiles.
Romans 3:24-26
being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Jesus, the Christ,
Romans 5:6
For the Christ, when we were yet weak, in his time died for the ungodly.
Romans 5:8-10
But God increased the price of his charity toward us in that while we were yet sinners the Christ died for us.
1 Timothy 1:19
holding fast faith and a good conscience, which some, having cast away, have shipwrecked in their faith,
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore he is able also to save to the uttermost those that come unto God by him, seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them.
1 John 3:5
And ye know that he appeared to take away our sins, and there is no sin in him.
1 John 3:8
He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God appeared, that he might undo the works of the devil.
1 John 5:11
And this is the witness, that God has given eternal life to us, and this life is in his Son.
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book and to open its seals, for thou wast slain and hast redeemed us unto God by thy blood, out of every kindred and tongue and people and nation
Revelation 21:5
And he that was seated upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are faithful and true.