1 Timothy 1:15 bbe — It is a true saying, in which all may put their faith, that Christ Jesus came into the world to give salvation to sinne…

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"It is a true saying, in which all may put their faith, that Christ Jesus came into the world to give salvation to sinners, of whom I am the chief:"

— 1 Timothy 1:15, Bible in Basic English

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

I give praise to him who gave me power, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he took me to be true, making me his servant,

Though I had said violent words against God, and done cruel acts, causing great trouble: but I was given mercy, because I did it without knowledge, not having faith;

And the grace of our Lord was very great, with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

It is a true saying, in which all may put their faith, that Christ Jesus came into the world to give salvation to sinners, of whom I am the chief:

But for this reason I was given mercy, so that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might make clear all his mercy, as an example to those who in the future would have faith in him to eternal life.

Now to the King eternal, ever-living, unseen, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. So be it.

This order I give to you, Timothy my son, in harmony with the words of the prophets about you, so that by them you may be strong, fighting the good fight,

1 Timothy 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:15 say?

1 Timothy 1:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is a true saying, in which all may put their faith, that Christ Jesus came into the world to give salvation to sinners, of whom I am the chief:”

Where is 1 Timothy 1:15 in the Bible?

1 Timothy 1:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 15.

Who wrote 1 Timothy?

1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.

What is the book of 1 Timothy about?

The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.

What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?

1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 1:15.

What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:15 in?

1 Timothy 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Timothy 1:15?

1 Timothy 1:15 reads (BBE): “It is a true saying, in which all may put their faith, that Christ Jesus came into the world to give salvation to sinners, of whom I am the chief:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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