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1 Timothy 1:15-16
New American Standard Bible
1 Timothy 1:15-16
New American Standard Bible
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.
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1 Timothy 1:15-16
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1 Timothy 1:15-16
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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)
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