 born of women, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law so that we might receive adoption as sons. 1 Timothy 1.15 says, The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost. Jesus came not to first give the wrath of God, but to come and receive the wrath of God so that we didn't have to.