1 Timothy 1:16

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 Timothy 1:16

DISCOURSE: 2227PAUL’S CONVERSION1 Timothy 1:16. For this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.THE first question that should occur to our minds, is this, Have I obtained mercy? If a favourable answer can be returned to that, we should inquire, In what manner, and for what ends, mercy has been shewn us? There can be no doubt, but that if persons who are converted... read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:15-17

A Great Gospel for Great Sinners A Sermon Intended for reading on Lord's-Day, May 3rd, 1885, Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Newington, On June 2nd, 1884, "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. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Now unto the... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

First Timothy.Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour ( 1 Timothy 1:1 ),And the Greek word is "the royal commandment" of God; it's a word that is used when a king had made a decree. It is interesting that Paul so often introduces himself as an apostle by the will of God. But here he declares he is an apostle by the commandment of God.The word apostle is one who has been sent out; idea of an emissary or an ambassador. And that's exactly what Paul saw himself, as an... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

1 Timothy 1:1 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ. Beza cites here the reading of the Complute polyglot bible, made under the patronage of cardinal Ximenes of Spain, in 1517, which reads, Θεου Πατρος , of God the Father, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ, our hope. Montanus has followed this reading. But what need to say to Timothy, that Paul was an apostle? Answer: because he would honour him as a great minister, as well as love... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Timothy 1:16

1 Timothy 1:16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy.Praise for salvationThe narration of personal experience may be very helpful to those who are wanting instruction or sympathy. Men are better able to grasp truth in the concrete than in the abstract. To see a sinner saved from sin is more helpful than to read of salvation. No one recognized this more clearly, or acted on it more wisely, than Paul; and some of the most instructive parts of his Epistles are those in which he recounts his own... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:16

16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Ver. 16. Might show forth ] By full demonstration and sufficient evidence, ενδειξηται , so that all might see and say, There is mercy with Christ that he may be feared, yea, mercy rejoicing against judgment, that he may be everlastingly admired and adored. For a pattern to them, &c. ] Therefore the... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Timothy 1:16

for this: Numbers 23:3, Psalms 25:11, Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 43:25, Ephesians 1:6, Ephesians 1:12, Ephesians 2:7, 2 Thessalonians 1:10 I obtained: 1 Timothy 1:13, 2 Corinthians 4:1 all: Exodus 34:8, Romans 2:4, Romans 2:5, 1 Peter 3:20, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Peter 3:15 for a: 2 Chronicles 33:9-1 Chronicles :, 2 Chronicles 33:19, Isaiah 55:7, Luke 7:47, Luke 15:10, Luke 18:13, Luke 18:14, Luke 19:7-1 Samuel :, Luke 23:43, John 6:37, Acts 13:39, Romans 5:20, Romans 15:4, Hebrews 7:25 believe: John... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Timothy 1:16

Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.For this cause God showed me mercy, that all his longsuffering might be shown, and that none might hereafter despair. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:12-17

2. God’s commitment of this charge to Paul by him gratefully recognised, 12-17. St. Paul is well authorized to commit this charge to Timothy; for it was his unparalleled lot to receive it fresh and pure from God himself. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:16

16. St. Paul now gives the divine side of his wonderful experience. What could God mean by granting mercy to so unparalleled a sinner? Be sure God knew that the very prominence of the sinner rendered his salvation a pre-eminent specimen and type that no sinner hereafter need despair, or be despaired of. Who may not be converted if Saul the persecutor became an apostle? Longsuffering For, although the period of his heinous sin was comparatively brief, yet that God did not smite him down in... read more

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