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1 Timothy 1:16

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Bible Versions

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.
Howbeit {G235} for this {G5124} cause {G1223} I obtained mercy {G1653}, that {G2443} in {G1722} me {G1698} first {G4413} Jesus {G2424} Christ {G5547} might shew forth {G1731} all {G3956} longsuffering {G3115}, for {G4314} a pattern {G5296} to them which should hereafter {G3195} believe {G4100} on {G1909} him {G846} to {G1519} life {G2222} everlasting {G166}.
But this is precisely why I received mercy — so that in me, as the number one sinner, Yeshua the Messiah might demonstrate how very patient he is, as an example to those who would later come to trust in him and thereby have eternal life.
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.
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.
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