1Ti 1:15 | MHM | STEP | v. 15 : Paul gives the main message of the gospel: 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 (1 Timothy 1:15 ). Jesus came for sinners—not for those who think they are good enough, but for people who know they need saving (Luke 19:10; Matthew 9:13 ). Paul calls himself the chief of sinners to show that if God can save him, He can save anyone.

‏ 1 Timothy 1:15

v. 15: Paul gives the main message of the gospel: 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 (1 Timothy 1:15 ^a). Jesus came for sinners—not for those who think they are good enough, but for people who know they need saving (Luke 19:10; Matthew 9:13 ^b). Paul calls himself the chief of sinners to show that if God can save him, He can save anyone.