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15 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. 16 But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.

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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. 1 Timothy 1:17 NU the only God,

15 This saying is trustworthy(A) and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world(B) to save sinners”(C)—and I am the worst of them.(D) 16 But I received mercy(E) for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience(F) as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.(G) 17 Now to the King(H) eternal,(I) immortal,(J) invisible, the only[a] God,(K) be honor(L) and glory(M) forever and ever. Amen.(N)

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  1. 1:17 Other mss add wise

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)

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15 Here’s a statement worthy of trust: Jesus the Anointed, the Liberating King, came into the world to save sinners, and I am the worst of them all. 16 But it is for this reason I was given mercy: by displaying His perfect patience in me, the very worst of all sinners, Jesus the Anointed could show that patience to all who would believe in Him and gain eternal life. 17 May the King eternal, immortal, and invisible—the one and only God—now be honored and glorified forever and ever. Amen.

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