The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
CHAPTER 4 1 Timothy 4:1-5 1. Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1. Spiritus autem clare dicit, quod in posterioribus temporibus desciscent quidam a fide, attendentes spiritibus impostoribus, et doctrinis daemoniorum. 2. Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 2.
Commenting on 1 Timothy 4:1-16
The apostle would have Timothy to instil into the minds of Christians such sentiments as might prevent their being seduced by the judaizing teachers. Observe, Those are good ministers of Jesus Christ who are diligent in their work; not that study to advance new notions, but that put the brethren in remembrance of those things which they have received and heard.
Commenting on 1 Timothy 4:6-16
This is a faithful saying,.... A true one, and to be believed, that godliness has such promises annexed to it; see Pe1 3:10. and worthy of all acceptation; by all godly persons, to encourage them to the exercise of godliness.