Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
12I thank him xwho has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, yappointing me to his service, 13though formerly I was a blasphemer, zpersecutor, and insolent opponent. But aI received mercy bbecause I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14and cthe grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the dfaith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15The saying is etrustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus fcame into the world to save sinners, gof whom I am the foremost. 16But 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. 17To hthe King of the ages, iimmortal, jinvisible, kthe only God, lbe honor and glory forever and ever.4 Amen.
Footnotes
- 4 1:17 Greek to the ages of ages
The Worst Sinner of Them All
1 Timothy 1:12–20 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 37:53 • ID: 1954
A Study in 1 Timothy, Volume 1
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