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# trust, trustworthy, trustworthiness
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## Definition
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The term "trust" refers to believing that something or someone is true or dependable. A "trustworthy" person can be relied on to do and say what is right and true.
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* Trust is closely related to faith. If we trust someone, we have faith in that person to do what they promised to do.
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* Having trust in someone also means depending on that person.
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* Trusting in Jesus means believing that he is God, believing that his sacrificial death on the cross paid for our sins, and depending on him to save us.
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* A "trustworthy saying" refers to something that is said that can be counted on to be true.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* Ways to translate "trust" could include, "believe" or "have faith" or "have confidence" or "depend on."
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* The term "trustworthy" could be translated as, "dependable" or "reliable" or "can always be trusted."
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