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1 Timothy 1:16

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14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.Select 1 Timothy 1:14

15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.Select 1 Timothy 1:15

16Howbeit 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.Select 1 Timothy 1:16

17Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.Select 1 Timothy 1:17

18This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;Select 1 Timothy 1:18

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1:16 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.

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1:16 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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