1 Timothy 1:16

But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.

1 Timothy 1:13

Even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor, I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief;

Ephesians 2:7

so that in the coming ages he might show the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

Luke 7:47

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little."

Luke 15:10

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Luke 18:13-14

But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'

Luke 19:7-9

And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner."

Luke 23:43

It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,

John 3:15-16

that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

John 3:36

He who believes in the Son has eternal life; he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him."

John 5:24

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

John 6:37

All that the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will by no means cast out.

John 6:40

For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."

John 6:54

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 20:31

but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

Acts 13:39

and through him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses.

Romans 2:4-5

Or do you presume upon the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience? Do you not know that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

Romans 5:20-21

Law came in, that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 15:4

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.

Ephesians 1:6

to the praise of his glorious grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.

Ephesians 1:12

in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of his glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:10

when he comes to be glorified in his saints on that day, and to be marveled at among all who have believedbecause our testimony to you was believed.

Hebrews 7:25

Therefore he is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

1 Peter 3:20

who formerly did not obey, when the patience of God waited in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:15

And regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you.

1 John 5:11-12

And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

I obtained

1 Timothy 1:13
Even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor, I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief;
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.

All

Romans 2:4
Or do you presume upon the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience? Do you not know that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
1 Peter 3:20
who formerly did not obey, when the patience of God waited in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.

For a

Luke 7:47
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little."
Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
Luke 18:13
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'
Luke 19:7
And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner."
Luke 23:43
It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,
John 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will by no means cast out.
Acts 13:39
and through him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses.
Romans 5:20
Law came in, that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,
Romans 15:4
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore he is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

General references

Mark 2:10
But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"he said to the paralytic,
Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Luke 19:10
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."
1 John 2:25
And this is what he has promised useternal life.