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14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed toward me,[a] along with the faith and love that are in the Messiah[b] Jesus. 15 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance:[c]

To this world Messiah[d] came,
    sinful people to reclaim.[e]

I am the worst of them. 16 But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the worst sinner,[f] the Messiah[g] Jesus might demonstrate all of his patience as an example for those who would believe in him for eternal life.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 1:14 The Gk. lacks toward me
  2. 1 Timothy 1:14 Or Christ
  3. 1 Timothy 1:15 This formula accompanied early Christian sayings on which full reliance could be placed.
  4. 1 Timothy 1:15 Or Christ; lit. Messiah Jesus
  5. 1 Timothy 1:15 Or save
  6. 1 Timothy 1:16 The Gk. lacks sinner
  7. 1 Timothy 1:16 Or Christ

14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly,(A) along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.(B)

15 Here is a trustworthy saying(C) that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners(D)—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy(E) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience(F) as an example for those who would believe(G) in him and receive eternal life.(H)

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