1 Timothy 1:16 “But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst o…”

1 Timothy 1:16

But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.

American Standard Version

howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them that should thereafter believe on him unto eternal life.

Geneva Bible 1599

Notwithstanding, for this cause was I receiued to mercie, that Iesus Christ should first shewe on me all long suffering vnto the ensample of them, which shall in time to come beleeue in him vnto eternall life.

Darby Translation

But for this reason mercy was shewn me, that in me, [the] first, Jesus Christ might display the whole long-suffering, for a delineation of those about to believe on him to life eternal.

Young's Literal Translation

but because of this I found kindness, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern of those about to believe on him to life age-during:

Bible in Basic English

But for this reason I was given mercy, so that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might make clear all his mercy, as an example to those who in the future would have faith in him to eternal life.

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Cross references

“for this”

Ephesians 2:7 Psalm 25:11 Isaiah 1:18 Isaiah 43:25 Numbers 23:3 Ephesians 1:6

Ephesians 2:7 · BSB

in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 25:11 · BSB

For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great.

Isaiah 1:18 · BSB

“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Isaiah 43:25 · BSB

I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.

Numbers 23:3 · BSB

“Stay here by your burnt offering while I am gone,” Balaam said to Balak. “Perhaps the LORD will meet with me. And whatever He reveals to me, I will tell you.” So Balaam went off to a barren height,

Ephesians 1:6 · BSB

to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.

“I obtained”

1 Timothy 1:13 2 Corinthians 4:1

1 Timothy 1:13 · BSB

I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

2 Corinthians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.

“all”

2 Peter 3:9 2 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:20 Exodus 34:8 Romans 2:4 Romans 2:5

2 Peter 3:9 · BSB

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:15 · BSB

Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.

1 Peter 3:20 · BSB

who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.

Exodus 34:8 · BSB

Moses immediately bowed down to the ground and worshiped.

Romans 2:4 · BSB

Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Romans 2:5 · BSB

But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

“for a”

Luke 7:47 2 Chronicles 33:9–13 Isaiah 55:7 Acts 13:39 2 Chronicles 33:19 Luke 15:10

Luke 7:47 · BSB

Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

2 Chronicles 33:9–13 · BSB

So Manasseh led the people of Judah and Jerusalem astray, so that they did greater evil than the nations that the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites.

Isaiah 55:7 · BSB

Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Acts 13:39 · BSB

Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

2 Chronicles 33:19 · BSB

His prayer and how God received his plea, as well as all his sin and unfaithfulness, and the sites where he built high places and set up Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself, they are indeed written in the R…

Luke 15:10 · BSB

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

“believe”

John 3:36 John 6:54 John 20:31 John 5:24 John 6:40 Romans 6:23

John 3:36 · BSB

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”

John 6:54 · BSB

Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 20:31 · BSB

But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

John 5:24 · BSB

Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 6:40 · BSB

For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”

Romans 6:23 · BSB

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

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

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