1 Timothy 1:13
the man who was formerly blasphemous, and a persecutor, and an aggressor. But I obtained mercy because I did it being ignorant in unbelief.
A Conservative Version
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In Context
14And the grace of our Lord was filled to overflowing with the faith and love in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Leviticus 13:16Or if the raw flesh turns again, and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest.
Hosea 2:23And I will sow her to me in the earth. And I will have mercy upon her who had not obtained mercy. And I will say to those who were not my people, Thou are my people, and they shall say, My God.
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing his garments, they cast a lot.
Acts 3:17And now, brothers, I know that ye did it from ignorance, as also your rulers.
Acts 9:1But Saul, still breathing threat and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, after going to the high priest,
Acts 9:13But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how many evil things he did to thy sanctified at Jerusalem.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 1:13-18
Perverters Reproved. ( a. d. 64.) 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.… Read the whole commentary →