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1 Timothy 1:15 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. "
1 Timothy 1:15
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
13 although I used to be a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
14 The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
15 The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
16 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.
17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
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1 Timothy 1:1
"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ according to the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ our hope,"
1 Timothy 1:2
"to Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord."
1 Timothy 1:3
"As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,"
1 Timothy 1:4
"and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith."
1 Timothy 1:5
"But the goal of this command is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith,"
1 Timothy 1:6
"from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned away to vain talking,"
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