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A Pattern for All Sinners
Commentators unanimously agree that Paul's conversion is presented as a deliberate 'pattern' or 'example.' By saving the one who called himself the 'chief of sinners,' Christ demonstrated for all time that no one is beyond the reach of God's mercy. If the most ardent persecutor of the church could be saved, then anyone who believes can have hope for eternal life.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 1:16
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 1:16
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 1:16
19th Century
Bishop
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy.—In spite of this deep consciousness of his guilt, faith and confidence in his own salvation seem …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Timothy 1:16
19th Century
Preacher
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
On 1 Timothy 1:16
“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
On 1 Timothy 1:16
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Timothy 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy
Though so great a sinner, and even the chief of sinners:
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 1:12–17
17th Century
Minister
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…