1:16 But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that 1 in me as the worst, 2 Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.
1 tnGrk “but because of this I was treated with mercy, so that…”
2 tnGrk “in me first,” making the connection with the last phrase of v. 15.