1 Timothy 1:15 - Forerunner Commentary

1 Timothy 1:15

13 although ^aI was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an¹ insolent man; but I obtained mercy because ^bI did it ignorantly in unbelief.

14 ^aAnd the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, ^bwith faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

15 ^aThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that ^bChrist Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.

17 Now to ^athe King eternal, ^bimmortal, ^cinvisible, to God ^dwho alone is wise, ^ebe honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

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18 This¹ charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,

Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 1:15

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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® Bible
The saying is sure {and} true and worthy of full {and} universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus (the Messiah) came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost.

Contemporary English Version
"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." This saying is true, and it can be trusted. I was the worst sinner of all!

Darby English Version
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.

Good News Bible
This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. I am the worst of them,

International Standard Version
This saying is trustworthy and deserves complete acceptance: To this world Christ Jesus came, Sinful people to reclaim. I am the worst of them.

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.

New American Standard Bible
It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost {of all.}

New International Version
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

New King James Version
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.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I make a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I lead the pack.

Young's 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;

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