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The Gospel in a Nutshell
Commentators identify the phrase 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners' as the very heart of the gospel. Paul presents it as a 'faithful saying,' a well-known and completely trustworthy statement, almost like an early creed. It is worthy of acceptance by all people because all are sinners in need of the salvation Christ came to provide.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 1:15
18th Century
Theologian
This is a faithful saying. Greek: "Faithful is the word," or doctrine—ho logos. This verse has somewhat the character of a parent…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 1:15
Faithful is the saying (πιστος ο λογος). Five times in the Pastorals (1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:1; [Refe…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 1:15
19th Century
Bishop
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.—This striking formula in the New Testament, found only in the P…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Timothy 1:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
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
On 1 Timothy 1:15
“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
On 1 Timothy 1:15
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Timothy 1:15
17th Century
Pastor
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, &c.] This is said, lest it should be thought strange, or scarce…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 1:12–17
17th Century
Minister
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…