KJV ORIGINAL
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is truth you can count on, and everyone should accept it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God says something, you can bank on it being worth believing.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to Timothy, his young protege, to provide guidance for leading the church in Ephesus amid challenges like false teachings. This verse specifically affirms the reliability of the preceding statement about the value of godliness over mere physical discipline. Paul's emphasis here reflects the early Christian context where believers needed to discern and hold fast to trustworthy doctrines.
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