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.