1 Timothy 1:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But I was given mercy so that in me Christ Jesus could show that he has patience without limit. Christ showed his patience with me, the worst of all sinners. He wanted me to be an example for those who would believe in him and have eternal life.

Cross References

1 Timothy 1:13

In the past I insulted Christ. As a proud and violent man, I persecuted his people. But God gave me mercy because I did not know what I was doing. I did that before I became a believer.

Ephesians 2:7

God did this so that his kindness to us who belong to Christ Jesus would clearly show for all time to come the amazing richness of his grace.

Luke 7:47

I tell you that her many sins are forgiven. This is clear, because she showed great love. People who are forgiven only a little will love only a little.”

2 Peter 3:15

Remember that we are saved because our Lord is patient. Our dear brother Paul told you that same thing when he wrote to you with the wisdom that God gave him.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not being slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He doesn’t want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change their ways and stop sinning.

Psalm 25:11

Lord, I have done many wrong things. But I ask you to forgive them all to show your goodness.

1 Peter 3:20

Those were the spirits who refused to obey God long ago in the time of Noah. God was waiting patiently for people while Noah was building the big boat. And only a few—eight in all—were saved in the boat through the floodwater.

John 20:31

But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. Then, by believing, you can have life through his name.

John 3:36

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. But those who do not obey the Son will never have that life. They cannot get away from God’s anger.”

Romans 6:23

When people sin, they earn what sin pays—death. But God gives his people a free gift—eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 6:54

Those who eat my body and drink my blood have eternal life. I will raise them up on the last day.

John 6:40

Everyone who sees the Son and believes in him has eternal life. I will raise them up on the last day. This is what my Father wants.”

Isaiah 55:7

Evil people should stop living evil lives. They should stop thinking bad thoughts. They should come to the Lord again, and he will comfort them. They should come to our God because he will freely forgive them.

Isaiah 43:25

“I, I am the one who wipes away all your sins. I do this to please myself. I will not remember your sins.

Isaiah 1:18

“I, the Lord, am the one speaking to you. Come, let’s discuss this. Even if your sins are as dark as red dye, that stain can be removed and you will be as pure as wool that is as white as snow.

Hebrews 7:25

So Christ can save those who come to God through him. Christ can do this forever, because he always lives and is ready to help people when they come before God.

2 Thessalonians 1:10

This will happen on the day when the Lord Jesus comes to receive honor with his holy people. He will be admired among all who have believed. And this includes you because you believed what we told you.

Ephesians 1:12

We Jews were the first to hope in Christ. And we were chosen so that we would bring praise to God in all his glory.

Ephesians 1:6

And this brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely. He gave us that grace in Christ, the one he loves.

2 Corinthians 4:1

God, with his mercy, gave us this work to do, so we don’t give up.

Romans 15:4

Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us. Those things were written so that we could have hope. That hope comes from the patience and encouragement that the Scriptures give us.

John 6:37

The Father gives me my people. Every one of them will come to me. I will always accept them.

John 5:24

“I assure you, anyone who hears what I say and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life. They will not be judged guilty. They have already left death and have entered into life.

Luke 23:43

Then Jesus said to him, “I promise you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Luke 15:10

In the same way, it’s a happy time for the angels of God when one sinner decides to change.”

2 Chronicles 33:19

Manasseh’s prayer and how God listened and felt sorry for him are written in The Book of the Seers. Also all his sins, the wrongs he did before he humbled himself, and the places where he built high places and set up the Asherah poles are written in The Book of the Seers.

Numbers 23:3

Then Balaam said to Balak, “Stay here near this altar. I will go to another place. Then the Lord will come to me, and he will tell me what I must say.” Then Balaam went away to a higher place.

Exodus 34:8

Then Moses quickly bowed to the ground and worshiped the Lord. Moses said,

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now I write about people who are not married. I have no command from the Lord about this, but I give my opinion. And I can be trusted, because the Lord has given me mercy.