1 Timothy 1:15

New Testament • 11 words with Strong's data

"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."

Word-by-Word Analysis

This is a

אָמַן

ʼâman

H539

properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanen...

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אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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and

מִשְׁפָּט

mishpâṭ

H4941

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind...

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of all

σοφίζω

sophízō

G4679

to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error

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that

Χριστός

Christós

G5547

anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

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Ἰησοῦς

Iēsoûs

G2424

Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

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בּוֹא

bôwʼ

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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into the

תֵּבֵל

têbêl

H8398

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia,...

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to

יָשַׁע

yâshaʻ

H3467

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

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חַטָּא

chaṭṭâʼ

H2400

a criminal, or one accounted guilty

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of whom I am

רֹאשׁ

rôʼsh

H7218

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

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Key Terms in This Verse

acceptation G4679

σοφίζω sophízō

to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error

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sinners H2400

חַטָּא chaṭṭâʼ

a criminal, or one accounted guilty

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worthy H4941

מִשְׁפָּט mishpâṭ

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or collective), including the act, the pla...

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faithful H539

אָמַן ʼâman

properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain;

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save H3467

יָשַׁע yâshaʻ

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

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chief H7218

רֹאשׁ rôʼsh

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

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world H8398

תֵּבֵל têbêl

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine

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Christ G5547

Χριστός Christós

anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

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Jesus G2424

Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs

Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

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saying H559

אָמַר ʼâmar

to say (used with great latitude)

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Cross References

Mark 2:17 cross-reference

When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Luke 19:10 cross-reference

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

John 12:47 cross-reference

And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

John 1:12 cross-reference

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

Luke 5:32 cross-reference

I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

1 Timothy 1:13 cross-reference

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

Matthew 20:28 cross-reference

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Matthew 9:13 cross-reference

But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

1 Corinthians 15:9 cross-reference

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Matthew 1:21 cross-reference

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

John 1:29 cross-reference

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

Hebrews 7:25 cross-reference

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Romans 5:6 cross-reference

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

1 Timothy 4:9 cross-reference

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

1 Timothy 3:1 cross-reference

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Ephesians 3:8 cross-reference

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

Titus 3:8 cross-reference

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto ...

Revelation 5:9 cross-reference

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and p...

Revelation 22:6 cross-reference

And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.

2 Timothy 2:11 cross-reference

It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

John 3:36 cross-reference

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Acts 3:26 cross-reference

Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

1 Timothy 1:19 cross-reference

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

Revelation 21:5 cross-reference

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Matthew 18:10 cross-reference

Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

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