Bible Dictionary
FAITHFUL SAYINGS
“Faithful sayings” are recurring trustworthy declarations in the Pastoral Epistles, especially concerning Christ’s saving mission, Christian service, godliness, union with Christ, and salvation by God’s mercy.
Biblical Usage
Five such sayings occur in the Pastoral Epistles. They declare that Christ came to save sinners, gospel ministry is honorable and demanding, godliness has present and future promise, believers will live and reign with Christ, and salvation rests on God’s mercy rather than human works.