1 Timothy 1:15

It is a trustworthy saying that Christ came to save sinners, of whom Paul calls himself chief. This is a clear, central statement of the gospel's purpose.

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• Mark 2:17When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
• Luke 19:10For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
• John 3:16–17For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
• John 12:47And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
• John 1:12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
• Luke 5:32I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
• Rom 5:8–10But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
• Matt 9:13But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
• 1 Tim 1:13Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
• Matt 20:28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
• 1 Jn 3:5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
• 1 Cor 15:9For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
• 1 Jn 4:9–10In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
• Heb 7:25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
• 1 Tim 4:9This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
• Matt 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
• John 1:29The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
• 1 Tim 3:1This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
• Rom 5:6For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
• Titus 3:8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
• Eph 3:8Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
• 1 Jn 3:8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
• 2 Tim 2:11It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
• Rev 22:6And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.
• Rev 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
• Rom 3:24–26Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
• Acts 3:26Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
• John 3:36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
• Rev 21:5And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
• 1 Tim 1:19Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
• Matt 18:10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
• 1 Jn 5:11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
• Ezek 36:31–32Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.
• Acts 11:18When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
• Job 42:6Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
• Acts 11:1And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
• Ezek 16:63That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord GOD.

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