1 Timothy 1:13
though previously I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and contemptuous. But then I obtained the mercy of God. For I had been acting ignorantly, in unbelief.
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14And so the grace of our Lord has abounded greatly, with the faith and love that is in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Leviticus 13:16And if again it will have turned into whiteness, and will have covered the entire man,
Hosea 2:23And I will plant her for me in the land, and I will have mercy on her, though she had been called Without Mercy.
Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do.” And truly, dividing his garments, they cast lots.
Acts 3:17And now, brothers, I know that you did this through ignorance, just as your leaders also did.
Acts 9:1Now Saul, still breathing threats and beatings against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Acts 9:13But Ananias responded: “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in 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 →