1 Timothy 1:15-16
New King James Version
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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1 Timothy 1:15-16
New American Standard Bible
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 Timothy 1:16 Or destined to
1 Timothy 1:15-16
King James Version
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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