15 (A)This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that (B)Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.

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15 (A)It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that (B)Christ Jesus came into the world to (C)save sinners, among whom (D)I am foremost. 16 Yet for this reason I (E)found mercy, so that in me as the foremost sinner Jesus Christ might (F)demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those [a]who would believe in Him for eternal life.

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  1. 1 Timothy 1:16 Or destined to

15 [a]This is a faithful and trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance and approval, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost. 16 Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost [of sinners], Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example or pattern for those who [b]would believe in Him for eternal life.

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  1. 1 Timothy 1:15 An unusual clause used only five times in the NT. See also 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11; Titus 3:8.
  2. 1 Timothy 1:16 Or were destined to believe.

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.

16 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.

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