Adding to what O'Brenda has said.
Searching the internet, using Blue Letter Bible - Lexicon, the word longsuffering andpattern is:
Longsuffering - G3116. makrothymeō
Pattern - 5296. hupotuposis
Outline of Biblical Usage:
Longsuffering:
1) to be of a long spirit, not to lose heart
a) to persevere patiently and bravely in enduring misfortunes and troubles
b) to be patient in bearing the offenses and injuries of others
1) to be mild and slow in avenging
2) to be longsuffering, slow to anger, slow to punish
Pattern:
1) an outline, sketch, brief and summary exposition
2) an example, pattern
a) for an example of those who should hereafter believe
b) to show by the example of my conversation that the same grace which I had obtained would not be wanting also to those who should hereafter believe
1 Timothy 1:16 "However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all His patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in Him for eternal life."
Like O'Brenda said, (and I am paraphrasing), if God can forgive Paul, He can forgive anyone......
Love
Heidi