1 Timothy 1:16
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them that should thereafter believe on him unto eternal life.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
1 Timothy 1:16 Cross References
And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: peradventure the LORD will come to meet me: and whatsoever he showeth me I will tell thee. And he went to an high place.
For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.
