Parallel Verses
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;
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.
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 abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief; 16 but for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me, as chief, Christ Jesus might show forth all His longsuffering for an example to those about to believe on Him unto eternal life.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the assembly of God.
1 Timothy 3:1
Faithful is the saying, "If anyone desires the office of bishop, he covets a noble work."
2 Timothy 2:11
Faithful is the saying; for, if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;
Titus 3:8
Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I will that you affirm confidently, that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Matthew 1:21
And she shall bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus; for He will save His people from their sins."
Matthew 9:13
But, going, learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice;' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Matthew 20:28
even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give His soul a ransom for many."
Mark 2:17
And Jesus, hearing it, says to them, "Those who are well need not a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that every one who believes on Him should not perish, but have eternal life;
Ephesians 3:8
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to proclaim, to the gentiles, the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of Christ;
1 Timothy 4:9
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance.
Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Luke 19:10
for the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which is lost."
John 1:12
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those believing in His name;
John 1:29
On the morrow he sees Jesus coming to him, and he says, "Behold, the Lamb of God Who taketh away the sin of the world!
John 12:47
And, if any one hears My words, and keeps them not, I do not judge him; for I came, not to judge the world, but to save the world.
1 Timothy 1:13
though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious; but I obtained mercy, because I, being ignorant, did it in unbelief;
1 John 4:9-10
In this was manifested the love of God in us, that God hath sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we may live through Him.
Revelation 22:6
And he said to me, "These words are faithful and true; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His servants the things which must shortly come to pass.
Matthew 18:10
"See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that their angels in Heaven do always behold the face of My Father Who is in Heaven.
John 3:36
He that believes on the Son has eternal life; but he that disbelieves the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."
Acts 3:26
To you first, God, having raised up His Child, sent Him forth, blessing you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities."
Acts 11:1
Now the apostles, and the brethren who were in Judaea, heard that the gentiles also received the word of God.
Acts 11:18
And, having heard these things, they were silent, and glorified God, saying, "Then, to the gentiles also God gave repentance unto life."
Romans 3:24-26
being justified freely by His grace, through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;
Romans 5:6
For, while we were yet weak, Christ, in due season, died for the ungodly.
Romans 5:8-10
But God commendeth His own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
1 Timothy 1:19
holding faith, and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith;
Hebrews 7:25
Whence also He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, since He is ever living to intercede in their behalf.
1 John 3:5
And ye know that He was manifested, that He might take away sins; and in Him is no sin.
1 John 3:8
He that commits sin is of the Devil; because the Devil sins from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that He might destroy the works of the Devil.
1 John 5:11
And this is the testimony, that God gave to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Revelation 5:9
And they sing a new song, saying, "Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to open its seals; because Thou wast slain, and didst redeem to God, by Thy blood, some of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation 21:5
And He Who sits upon the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He saith to me, "Write; because these words are faithful and true."