1 Timothy 1:15-16

The Apostle Paul says:

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.
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.



This is a faithful saying. That Christ came to save sinners. He, a sinner saved, was a proof that the saying was faithful.

Of whom I am chief. Because he had sinned so grievously in persecuting Christ. He was a great sinner saved.

Howbeit. One cause of his obtaining mercy was that in him Christ might show how long-suffering he is. He forgave, saved and blessed the bitter enemy.

A pattern. An example for all believers to follow.

very true and encouraging....wish we could follow in His footsteps always....sometimes its really hard and easy to give up then....but we have to look at the cross and complete the test hmmm...