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.
GNV
1 Timothy 1:16
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.
Parallel Translations
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.
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:13Ephesians 2:72 Peter 3:9Psalms 25:11Luke 7:471 John 5:11–122 Peter 3:151 Peter 3:20John 3:36John 6:54John 20:312 Chronicles 33:9–13John 6:40Isaiah 1:18Acts 13:39
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