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1Ti 1:16. [12] Ἀλλὰ, but) Although I am the first (foremost and chief) of sinners.-διὰ τοῦτο) for this very cause.-τὴν πᾶσαν μακροθυμίαν) all long-suffering; whereas even a less proportion (of long-suffering), so to speak, may restore such as are not so great sinners; comp. Exo 33:19, that expression כל טובי, all the goodness of the Lord, in respect of a people exceedingly guilty.-ΠΡῸς ὙΠΟΤΎΤΩΣΙΝ, for a pattern) that others might so ὑποτυποῦσθαι, be conformed to the pattern, or might revolve it in their mind, and make it the subject of their serious consideration. If you believe, as Paul did, you will be saved as Paul was. [In like manner, David also desired to be an example, Psa 32:6.-V. g.] The same word occurs, 2Ti 1:13.-ἐπʼ Αὐτῷ) on Him, on God.-ΕἸς, to) This may be construed with pattern.
[12] Εἰμὶ, I am) I am, he says, not I was, including the very moment of writing.-V. g.