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Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Faithful is the saying (πιστος ο λογος). Five times in the Pastorals (1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:1; [Refe…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This is a faithful saying. Greek: "Faithful is the word," or doctrine—ho logos. This verse has somewhat the character of a parent…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.—This striking formula in the New Testament, found only in the P…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

He spoke from his heart, from deep experience. This indeed was to him the glorious gospel of the blessed God, that had saved him, the very chief of…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“Here is a trustworthy saying” is literally “faithful the word” (GK 4412 & 3364); this formula is found only in the Pastoral Letters (4:9 [Referenc…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

It is a faithful saying. After having defended his ministry from slander and unjust accusations, not satisfied with this, he turns to his …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, &c.] This is said, lest it should be thought strange, or scarce…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle knew that he would justly have perished if the Lord had strictly noted what was amiss, and also if his grace and mercy had not been abu…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the Apostle described his own state regarding both his sins under the law and the good he experienced in the time of grace. Here, he ex…

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