1 Timothy 1:15

This is a faithful saying [π ι σ τ ο ς ο λ ο γ ο ς]. Better, faithful is the saying. A favorite phrase in these Epistles. o P. See 1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Timothy 4:9; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8.

Worthy of all acceptation [π α σ η ς α π ο δ ο χ η ς α ξ ι ο ς]. The phrase only here and ch. 4 9. Apodoch Past o o LXX Comp. Acts 2:41, ajpodexamenoi ton logon received his word. Pashv all or every describes the reception of which the saying is worthy as complete and excluding all doubt.

Came into the world [η λ θ ε ν ε ι ς τ ο ν κ ο σ μ ο ν]. The phrase is unique in the Pastorals, and does not appear in Paul. It is Johannine. See James 1:9; James 3:19; James 21:27; James 12:46.

To save sinners [α ν α ρ τ ω λ ο υ ς σ ω σ α ι]. The thought is Pauline, but not the phrase. See Luke 9:56; Luke 19:10.

Chief [π ρ ω τ ο ς]. Or foremost. Comp. 1 Corinthians 14:9, and Ephesians 3:8. This expression is an advance on those.