Time after Pentecost · Proper 19 · Year C
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Christ Came to Save Sinners
September 17, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost." (1 Timothy 1:15)
Paul thanks Christ for appointing him to service though he had once been a persecutor. He points to himself as the foremost of sinners so that others may see the perfect patience and mercy of Christ, and he breaks into praise of the eternal and only God.
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Commentary
1 Timothy 1 Commentary: Fighting for the Faith Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through Paul's testimony of grace verse by verse.
1 Timothy 1 Commentary Precept Austin
Collects classic verse-by-verse commentary excerpts on the chapter.
1 Timothy 1:12 Commentaries BibleHub
Lines up multiple historic commentaries side by side on the opening verse.
1 Timothy 1 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
Gives John Gill's full exposition of Paul's testimony.
Commentary on 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Working Preacher
The one Lutheran-tradition voice on Paul's story of calling.
1 Timothy 1:12-17 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Preaching-focused close reading of Paul turning testimony into doxology.
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