1 Timothy 1:16

But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first[1:16a] Christ Jesus might show forth all his long-suffering[1:16b], for a pattern to those who should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

In Context

15Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

17Now to the King eternal, the imperishable, invisible, only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

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Cross References

Luke 7:47Wherefore I say to thee, her many sins are forgiven; for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.

Luke 18:13And the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying: God be merciful to me, the sinner.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 1:13-18

Perverters Reproved. ( a. d. 64.) 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.… Read the whole commentary →

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