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1 Timothy 1:16-18
Contemporary English Version
1 Timothy 1:16-18
Contemporary English Version
16 But since I was worse than anyone else, God had mercy on me and let me be an example of the endless patience of Christ Jesus. He did this so that others would put their faith in Christ and have eternal life. 17 I pray that honor and glory will always be given to the only God, who lives forever and is the invisible and eternal King! Amen.
18 Timothy, my son, the instructions I am giving you are based on what some prophets[a] once said about you. If you follow these instructions, you will fight like a good soldier.
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- 1.18 prophets: Probably the Christian prophets referred to in 4.14.
1 Timothy 1:16-18
New International Version
1 Timothy 1:16-18
New International Version
16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy(A) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience(B) as an example for those who would believe(C) in him and receive eternal life.(D) 17 Now to the King(E) eternal, immortal,(F) invisible,(G) the only God,(H) be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.(I)
The Charge to Timothy Renewed
18 Timothy, my son,(J) I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,(K) so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,(L)
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