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1 Timothy 1:16-18
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Timothy 1:16-18
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
16 But for this reason I was shown-mercy: in order that in me, the foremost, Christ Jesus might demonstrate[a] all patience, for a pattern for the ones going to put-faith upon Him for eternal life. 17 Now to the King of the ages[b], to the immortal invisible only God, be honor and glory forever and ever, amen.
I Am Giving You This Instruction, My Child, So You Can Fight The Good Fight
18 I am depositing[c] this instruction[d] with you, my child Timothy, in accordance with the preceding[e] prophecies about you, in order that by them[f] you may fight the good fight,
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- 1 Timothy 1:16 Or, display, show.
- 1 Timothy 1:17 Or, the King of eternity; the eternal King.
- 1 Timothy 1:18 Or, committing, entrusting.
- 1 Timothy 1:18 Or, command, as in v 5.
- 1 Timothy 1:18 That is, preceding Timothy’s ministry.
- 1 Timothy 1:18 Or, in them. That is, by following the contents of this instruction; or, in living out the prophecies.
1 Timothy 1:16-18
New International Version
1 Timothy 1:16-18
New International Version
16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy(A) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience(B) as an example for those who would believe(C) in him and receive eternal life.(D) 17 Now to the King(E) eternal, immortal,(F) invisible,(G) the only God,(H) be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.(I)
The Charge to Timothy Renewed
18 Timothy, my son,(J) I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,(K) so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,(L)
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