1 Timothy 4:9

This is a faithful saying,.... A true one, and to be believed, that godliness has such promises annexed to it; see Pe1 3:10.

and worthy of all acceptation; by all godly persons, to encourage them to…

This is a faithful saying - see the notes on 1Ti 1:15.

This is a faithful saying - The truth of this doctrine none need doubt; and every man has it in his power to put this to the proof. See on Ti1 1:15 (note).

The apostle would have Timothy to instil into the minds of Christians such sentiments as might prevent their being seduced by the judaizing teachers. Observe, Those are good ministers of Jesus Christ…

This is a faithful saying R.V. again, Faithful is the saying, following the Greek construction. But -It is a faithful saying," is equally correct according to English idiom. The A.V. and R.V. end the…