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Selected Verse: 1 Timothy 1:16 - King James

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1Ti 1:16 King James 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.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
Howbeit--Greek, "But"; contrasting his own conscious sinfulness with God's gracious visitation of him in mercy.

for this cause--for this very purpose.

that in me--in my case.

first--"foremost." As I was "foremost" (Greek for chief, Ti1 1:15) in sin, so God has made me the "foremost" sample of mercy.

show--to His own glory (the middle Greek, voice), Eph 2:7.

all long-suffering--Greek, "the whole (of His) long-suffering," namely, in bearing so long with me while I was a persecutor.

a pattern--a sample (Co1 10:6, Co1 10:11) to assure the greatest sinners of the certainty that they shall not be rejected in coming to Christ, since even Saul found mercy. So David made his own case of pardon, notwithstanding the greatness of his sin, a sample to encourage other sinners to seek pardon (Psa 32:5-6). The Greek for "pattern" is sometimes used for a "sketch" or outline--the filling up to take place in each man's own case.

believe on him--Belief rests ON Him as the only foundation on which faith relies.

to life everlasting--the ultimate aim which faith always keeps in view (Tit 1:2).
 
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2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
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.
13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.