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1 Timothy 1:16
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1 Timothy 1:16
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)
1 Timothy 1:16
English Standard Version
1 Timothy 1:16
English Standard Version
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.
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1 Timothy 1:16
Christian Standard Bible
1 Timothy 1:16
Christian Standard Bible
16 But I received mercy(A) for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience(B) as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.(C)
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1 Timothy 1:16
New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Timothy 1:16
New American Standard Bible 1995
16 Yet for this reason I (A)found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might (B)demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those [a]who would believe in Him for eternal life.
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