1 Timothy 1:15-16

“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.”

"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting." - 1 Timothy 1:15-16
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What does 1 Timothy 1:15-16 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Timothy 1:15-16 in the King James Version says, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might…

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The Chief of Sinners: A Testament of Grace

As we reflect on the Apostle Paul’s profound declaration in 1 Timothy 1:15-16, we encounter a text that serves as a faithful reminder of the depth of Christ’s compassion and the overwhelming power of His grace. The verses read: "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all…

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A Prayer for Grace and Forgiveness based on 1 Timothy 1:15-16

O Heavenly Father, In the quietness of this moment, I come before Thee, bowing my heart and spirit in reverence and humility. I open my soul to the depths of Thy grace as I reflect on the profound truth of Thy Word found in 1 Timothy 1:15-16, which declares, "This is a faithful…

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1 Timothy 1:15-16 - "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. 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."
1 Timothy 1:5
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 1:6 - "From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;"
1 Timothy 4:15
1 Timothy 3:15
2 Timothy 2:15
1 Timothy 3:16
"From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;" - 1 Timothy 1:6
1 Timothy 5:15 - "For some are already turned aside after Satan."
inapproachable light 1 Timothy 6:16
1 Timothy 1:5 - "Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
1 Timothy 1:15 - "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."
1 Timothy 2:15 - "Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 - "which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen."
2 Timothy 1:15 - "This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes."
1 Timothy 4:15 - "Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all."
2 Timothy 1:16 - "The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:"
1 Timothy 6:15 - "Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;"
1 Timothy 1:16 - "Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting."
"For some are already turned aside after Satan." - 1 Timothy 5:15
1 Timothy 4:16 - "Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee."
1 Timothy 5:16 - "If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed."
1 Corinthians 15:16 - "For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:"
"Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:" - 1 Timothy 1:5