^15 (A)It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that ^(B)Christ Jesus came into the world to ^(C)save sinners, among whom ^(D)I am foremost. ¹⁶ Yet for this reason I ^(E)found mercy, so that in me as the foremost sinner Jesus Christ might ^(F)demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those ^[a]who would believe in Him for eternal life.

⁶ who ^(A)gave Himself as a ransom for all, the ^(B)testimony ^[a]given at ^[b](C)the proper time.