...whom I am chief. Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me, first, Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering ; for a pattern to them, which should hereafter believe on him, to everlasting life." Here, by the way, I would observe, that when when Paul expresses his thankfulness...

...in the passage strikes my mind most powerfully, is the observation that is raised out of the fact: " For this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life...

...grace in his kindness to them by Jesus Christ." " For this cause also Paul obtained mercy, that in him first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering for a pattern to them who should afterward believe." God's ways are not as ours. It is by a labored process that we accomplish...

...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 long-suffering ; for a pattern to them, which should hereafter believe on him, to everlasting...

...footsteps,of the flock, and left upon record for the encouragement of such as we. Yea, saith the apostle, " For this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first...should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting," 1 Tim. i. 1C. As your day is, so shall your strength be. Judgment shall return unto righteousness,...

...to draw many hearts to him, and fill them with confidence in his goodness. " Howbeit," says Paul, " for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first...should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting." 3. In the salvation of the church, God will glorify himself by manifesting his wisdom. It is by the...

...then the experience of others, who have found them faithful sayings, be our ensample. Paul says, / obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might...pattern to them which should hereafter believe on Mm to life everlasting. 1 Tim. i. 1 6. V. Watch and pray against unbelief. It is not without its propriety...

...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 shew forth all long- suffer ing, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting."...

...to draw many hearts to him, and fill them with confidence in his goodness. " Howbeit," says Paul, " for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew furth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting."...

...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 long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe in him to life...