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1 Timothy 1:15-17
New International Version
1 Timothy 1:15-17
New International Version
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)
1 Timothy 1:15-17
New King James Version
1 Timothy 1:15-17
New King James Version
15 (A)This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that (B)Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. 17 Now to (C)the King eternal, (D)immortal, (E)invisible, to [a]God (F)who alone is wise, (G)be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
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- 1 Timothy 1:17 NU the only God,
1 Timothy 1:15-17
King James Version
1 Timothy 1:15-17
King James Version
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
16 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.
17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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1 Timothy 1:15-17
English Standard Version
1 Timothy 1:15-17
English Standard Version
15 The saying is (A)trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus (B)came into the world to save sinners, (C)of whom I am the foremost. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17 To (D)the King of the ages, (E)immortal, (F)invisible, (G)the only God, (H)be honor and glory forever and ever.[a] Amen.
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- 1 Timothy 1:17 Greek to the ages of ages
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