However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
1 Timothy 1:16 in context
1 Timothy 1:13–19
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although I used to be a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
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The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
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The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
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However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
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Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
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I commit this instruction to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which were given to you before, that by them you may wage the good warfare,
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holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith,
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