1 Timothy 1:2

1:2 to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

1 Timothy 1:16

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.

[1:16]  ¹ tn Grk “but because of this I was treated with mercy, so that…”

[1:16]  ² tn Grk “in me first,” making the connection with the last phrase of v. 15.