KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But here's why I got mercy — Jesus wanted to show just how incredibly patient he could be by starting with me. I'm basically the example for everyone who comes after me and decides to trust him for eternal life.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God chose to be patient with the worst person first so everyone else would know there's hope for them too.
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