1 Timothy 4:9

1 Timothy 4:9

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

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Paul underscores that this teaching is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

What Does 1 Timothy 4:9 Mean?

Paul marks the truth about godliness with a familiar seal: this is a faithful saying, deserving everyone's full acceptance.

Such phrases highlight the sayings most worth holding onto. Paul wants Timothy and the church to receive the value of godliness not as a passing remark but as a settled and certain truth to build a life upon.

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