First Reading1 Timothy 1:15-17
From the First Letter of Paul to Timothy
15The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance,that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners,of whom I am chief.16However, for this cause I obtained mercy,that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience for an example of thosewho were going to believe in him for eternal life.17Now to the King eternal,immortal, invisible,to God who alone is wise,be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.