1 Timothy 1

16 But I received mercy  * 1:16 Lk 1:50 for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience  * 1:16 Ex 34:6; Rm 2:4 as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.  * 1:16 Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48