Bible verse

1 Timothy 4:9

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

1 Timothy 4:9 · BSB

1 Timothy 4:9 in context

The verses around it, from 1 Timothy 4.

5 because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

6 By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

7 But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

8 For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

9 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

10 To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

11 Command and teach these things.

12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

Read all of 1 Timothy 4

1 Timothy 4:9 in other translations

KJV

This [is] a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

ASV

Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

ERV

Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

Newsletter

Scripture in your inbox

A short reading and some honest encouragement, most weekday mornings — no noise, no selling, unsubscribe in one click.

← 1 Timothy 4:8 All of 1 Timothy 4 1 Timothy 4:10 →

Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible, which is free of copyright restrictions for use on websites. Read the full Bible on Great Faith.