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1 Timothy 4:9
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KJ21
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.
ASV
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.
AMP
This is a faithful and trustworthy saying worthy of full acceptance and approval.
AMPC
This saying is reliable and worthy of complete acceptance by everybody.
BRG
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
CSB
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
CSBA
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
CEB
This saying is reliable and deserves complete acceptance.
CJB
Here is a statement you can trust, one that fully deserves to be accepted
CEV
As the saying goes, “Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and forever.” These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.
DARBY
The word [is] faithful and worthy of all acceptation;
DLNT
The saying is trustworthy and worthy of full acceptance.
DRA
A faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
ERV
Here is a true statement that should be accepted without question:
EASY
We know that those words are true. Everyone should agree with them.
EHV
This saying is trustworthy and worthy of all acceptance.
ESV
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
ESVUK
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
EXB
What I say is true [or This saying/word is trustworthy; 1:15; 3:1; 2 Tim. 2:11; Titus 3:8], and ·you should fully accept it [L worthy of full acceptance].
GNV
This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received.
GW
This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance.
GNT
This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed.
HCSB
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
ICB
What I say is true, and you should fully accept it.
ISV
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance.
PHILLIPS
Bodily fitness has a certain value, but spiritual fitness is essential both for this present life and for the life to come. There is no doubt about this at all, and Christians should remember it. It is because we realise the paramount importance of the spiritual that we labour and struggle. We place our whole confidence in the living God, the saviour of all men, and particularly of those who believe in him. These convictions should be the basis of your instruction and teaching.
JUB
The Word is faithful and worthy of acceptation by all.
KJV
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
AKJV
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
LSB
It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance.
LEB
The statement is trustworthy and deserving of complete acceptance.
TLB
This is the truth and everyone should accept it. We work hard and suffer much in order that people will believe it, for our hope is in the living God who died for all, and particularly for those who have accepted his salvation.
MSG
You’ve been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the followers of Jesus there, and you’ll be a good servant of Jesus. Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. You can count on this. Take it to heart. This is why we’ve thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We’re banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers.
MEV
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.
MOUNCE
Trustworthy is the saying and worthy of complete acceptance,
NOG
This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance.
NABRE
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
NASB
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
NASB1995
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
NCB
This saying can be trusted and merits complete acceptance.
NCV
What I say is true, and you should fully accept it.
NET
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
NIRV
This is the truth you can trust and accept completely.
NIV
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.
NIVUK
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.
NKJV
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.
NLV
These words are true and they can be trusted.
NLT
This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it.
NMB
This is a sure saying, and worthy to be received by all.
NRSVA
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
NRSVACE
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
NRSVCE
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
NRSVUE
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
NTFE
That saying is trustworthy; it deserves to be accepted totally!
OJB
This dvar torah is trustworthy and worthy of all acceptance.
RGT
This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received.
RSV
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
RSVCE
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
TLV
Trustworthy is the saying and deserving of complete acceptance
VOICE
This statement is worthy of trust and our full acceptance.
WEB
This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.
WE
These are true words and everyone should believe them.
WYC
A true word, and worthy all acceptation [and worthy all acception].
YLT
stedfast [is] the word, and of all acceptation worthy;
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