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first

Concordance for “first”

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First occurrence: Genesis 1:5

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1 Timothy 1:16
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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 1:16 · retained source text

Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Iesus Christ might shew foorth all long suffering, for a paterne to them which should hereafter beleeue on him to life euerlasting.

1 Timothy 2:1
I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 2:1 · retained source text

¶ I exhort therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giuing of thanks be made for all men:

1611 marginal noteOr, desire.

1 Timothy 5:4
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
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1611 witness · 1 Timothy 5:4 · retained source text

But if any widow haue children or nephewes, let them learne first to shew pietie at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

1611 marginal noteOr, kindenesse.

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Before anything else in time, proceeding, place, or progression.

volume 1, leaf 764, column 2 (main_dictionary)