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1 Timothy 1:16-18
New American Standard Bible
1 Timothy 1:16-18
New American Standard Bible
16 Yet for this reason I (A)found mercy, so that in me as the foremost sinner Jesus Christ might (B)demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those [a]who would believe in Him for eternal life. 17 Now to the (C)King [b]eternal, (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 [d]son, in accordance with the (J)prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you (K)fight the good fight,
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- 1 Timothy 1:16 Or destined to
- 1 Timothy 1:17 Lit of the ages
- 1 Timothy 1:17 Lit to the ages of the ages
- 1 Timothy 1:18 Or child
1 Timothy 1:16-18
New International Version
1 Timothy 1:16-18
New International Version
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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