1 Timoteo 1:16

16 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.

Ver. 16. Might show forth ] By full demonstration and sufficient evidence, ενδειξηται , so that all might see and say, There is mercy with Christ that he may be feared, yea, mercy rejoicing against judgment, that he may be everlastingly admired and adored.

For a pattern to them, &c. ] Therefore the apostle was assured of remission in an ordinary way, and not by any special revelation.