¹⁵ Here is a trustworthy saying^(A) that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners^(B)—of whom I am the worst. ¹⁶ But for that very reason I was shown mercy^(C) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience^(D) as an example for those who would believe^(E) in him and receive eternal life.^{(F) 17} Now to the King^(G) eternal, immortal,^(H) invisible,^(I) the only God,^(J) be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(K)

³⁰ But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect^(A) complained to his disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”^(B)

³¹ Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. ³² I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”^(C)