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In me as chief (en emoi prōtōi). Probably starts with the same sense of prōtos as in 1Ti 1:15 (rank), but turns to order (first in line). Paul becomes the “specimen” sinner as an encouragement to all who come after him.
Might shew forth (endeixētai). First aorist middle subjunctive (purpose with hina) of endeiknumi, to point out, for which see note on Eph 2:7 (same form with hina).
Longsuffering (makrothumian). Common Pauline word (2Co 6:6).
For an ensample (pros hupotupōsin). Late and rare word (in Galen, Sext. Emp., Diog. Laert., here only in N.T.) from late verb hupotupoō (in papyri) to outline. So substantive here is a sketch, rough outline. Paul is a sample of the kind of sinners that Jesus came to save. See hupodeigma in 2Pe 2:6.