1 Timothy 1:12-16

Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners

12I thank him awho has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, bappointing me to his service, 13though formerly I was a blasphemer, cpersecutor, and insolent opponent. But dI received mercy ebecause I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14and fthe grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the gfaith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15The saying is htrustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus icame into the world to save sinners, jof whom I am the foremost. 16But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.

Revelation of John 3:17

17 kFor you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, lblind, and naked.
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