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16 Yet for this reason I (A)was shown mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Christ Jesus might (B)demonstrate all His patience as an example for those [a]who are going to believe upon Him for eternal life. 17 Now to the (C)King of the [b]ages, (D)immortal, (E)invisible, the (F)only God, (G)be honor and glory [c]forever and ever. Amen.

18 This (H)command I entrust to you, Timothy, (I)my child, in accordance with the (J)prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may (K)fight the good fight,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 1:16 Or destined to
  2. 1 Timothy 1:17 Or eternal
  3. 1 Timothy 1:17 Lit to the ages of the ages

16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy(A) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience(B) as an example for those who would believe(C) in him and receive eternal life.(D) 17 Now to the King(E) eternal, immortal,(F) invisible,(G) the only God,(H) be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.(I)

The Charge to Timothy Renewed

18 Timothy, my son,(J) I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,(K) so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,(L)

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