1 Timothy 1:15

15 The saying is 1trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus 2came into the world to save sinners, 3of whom I am the foremost.

1 Timothy 1:15 In-Context

13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief,
14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
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.
17 To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Timothy 4:9; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8; [Revelation 22:6]
  • 2. Matthew 9:13; See John 3:17; Romans 4:25
  • 3. [1 Corinthians 15:9]
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