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In me as chief (εν εμο πρωτω). Probably starts with the same sense of πρωτος as in verse 15 (rank), but turns to order (first in l…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
However for this came. That is, this was one of the causes, or this was a leading reason. We are not to suppose that this was the only one…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy.—In spite of this deep consciousness of his guilt, faith and confidence in his own salvation seem …
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
The case of Paul is not a singular one; it is the pattern. If there are any here who feel that they have sinned like Saul of Tarsus, they may be fo…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
“Here is a trustworthy saying” is literally “faithful the word” (GK 4412 & 3364); this formula is found only in the Pastoral Letters (4:9 [Referenc…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
That in me the first Jesus Christ might shew When he calls himself the first, he alludes to what he had said a little before, tha…
John Gill
JohnGill
Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy
Though so great a sinner, and even the chief of sinners:
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The apostle knew that he would justly have perished if the Lord had strictly noted what was amiss, and also if his grace and mercy had not been abu…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Previously, the Apostle described his own state regarding both his sins under the law and the good he experienced in the time of grace. Here, he ex…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson