Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 came to me in overflowing fulness, conferring faith on me and the love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 Faithful is the saying, and deserving of universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; among whom I stand foremost. 16 But mercy was shown me in order that in me as the foremost of sinners Christ Jesus might display the fulness of His long-suffering patience as an example to encourage those who would afterwards be resting their faith on Him with a view to the Life of the Ages.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the Apostles, and am not fit to be called an Apostle--because I persecuted the Church of God.
1 Timothy 3:1
Faithful is the saying, "If any one is eager to have the oversight of a Church, he desires a noble work."
2 Timothy 2:11
Faithful is the saying: "If we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;
Titus 3:8
This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.
Matthew 1:21
She will give birth to a Son, and you are to call His name JESUS for He it is who will save His People from their sins."
Matthew 9:13
But go and learn what this means, 'It is mercy that I desire, not sacrifice'; for I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners."
Matthew 20:28
just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as the redemption-price for many."
Mark 2:17
Jesus heard the words, and He said, "It is not the healthy who require a doctor, but the sick: I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners."
John 3:16-17
For so greatly did God love the world that He gave His only Son, that every one who trusts in Him may not perish but may have the Life of Ages.
Ephesians 3:8
To me who am less than the least of all God's people has this work been graciously entrusted--to proclaim to the Gentiles the Good News of the exhaustless wealth of Christ,
1 Timothy 4:9
Faithful is this saying and deserving of universal acceptance:
Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners."
Luke 19:10
For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost."
John 1:12
But all who have received Him, to them--that is, to those who trust in His name--He has given the privilege of becoming children of God;
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming towards him and exclaimed, "Look, that is the Lamb of God who is to take away the sin of the world!
John 12:47
And if any one hears my teachings and regards them not, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
1 Timothy 1:13
though I was previously a blasphemer and a persecutor and had been insolent in outrage. Yet mercy was shown me, because I had acted ignorantly, not having as yet believed;
1 John 4:9-10
God's love for us has been manifested in that He has sent His only Son into the world so that we may have Life through Him.
Revelation 22:6
And he said to me, "These words are trustworthy and true; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the Prophets, sent His angel to make known to His servants the things which must soon happen.
Matthew 18:10
"Beware of ever despising one of these little ones, for I tell you that in Heaven their angels have continual access to my Father who is in Heaven.
John 3:36
He who believes in the Son has the Life of the Ages; he who disobeys the Son will not enter into Life, but God's anger remains upon him.
Acts 3:26
It is to you first that God, after raising His Servant from the grave, has sent Him to bless you, by causing every one of you to turn from your wickedness."
Acts 11:1
Now the Apostles, and the brethren in various parts of Judaea, heard that the Gentiles also had received God's Message;
Acts 11:18
This statement of Peter's silenced his opponents. They extolled the goodness of God, and said, "So, then, to the Gentiles also God has given the repentance which leads to Life."
Romans 3:24-26
gaining acquittal from guilt by His free unpurchased grace through the deliverance which is found in Christ Jesus.
Romans 5:6
For already, while we were still helpless, Christ at the right moment died for the ungodly.
Romans 5:8-10
But God gives proof of His love to us in Christ's dying for us while we were still sinners.
1 Timothy 1:19
holding fast to faith and a clear conscience, which some have cast aside and have made shipwreck of their faith.
Hebrews 7:25
Hence too He is able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, seeing that He ever lives to plead for them.
1 John 3:5
And you know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.
1 John 3:8
He who is habitually guilty of sin is a child of the Devil, because the Devil has been a sinner from the very beginning. The Son of God appeared for the purpose of undoing the work of the Devil.
1 John 5:11
And that testimony is to the effect that God has given us the Life of the Ages, and that this Life is in His Son.
Revelation 5:9
And now they sing a new song. "It is fitting," they say, "that Thou shouldst be the One to take the book And break its seals; Because Thou hast been offered in sacrifice, And hast purchased for God with Thine own blood Some out of every tribe and language and people and nation,
Revelation 21:5
Then He who was seated on the throne said, "I am re-creating all things." And He added, "Write down these words, for they are trustworthy and true."