1 Timothy 1:16

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

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.

BSB

But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

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.

YLT

but because of this I found kindness, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern of those about to believe on him to life age-during:

F.O.G Original

(16) Yet because of this, I found mercy, so that in me the foremost, ישוע Yeshua Mashiach might demonstrate His perfect patience, to be an example for those about to believe in Him into zoe-life’s age.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

¹⁶But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Messiah Jesus might display His immense patience as an example for those who would believe in Him and receive everlasting life.