1 Timothy 4:9

stedfast [is] the word, and of all acceptation worthy;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

In Context

8for the bodily exercise is unto little profit, and the piety is to all things profitable, a promise having of the life that now is, and of that which is coming;

10for for this we both labour and are reproached, because we hope on the living God, who is Saviour of all men — especially of those believing.

Read all of 1 Timothy 4

Cross References

1 Timothy 1:15stedfast [is] the word, and of all acceptation worthy, that Christ Jesus came to the world to save sinners — first of whom I am;

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 4:7-16

Exhortation to Godliness; Exhortation to Ministerial Duties. ( a. d. 64.) 6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 9 This is… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Timothy 4:9