1 Timothy 1:13
who before was a blasphemer and persecutor, and an insolent overbearing [man]: but mercy was shewn me because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief.
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Leviticus 13:16But if the raw flesh change again, and be turned white, he shall come unto the priest;
Hosea 2:23And I will sow her unto me in the land; and I will have mercy upon Lo-ruhamah; and I will say to Lo-ammi, Thou art my people; and they shall say, My God.
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting out his garments, they cast lots.
Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that ye did it in ignorance, as also your rulers;
Acts 9:1But Saul, still breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, came to the high priest
Acts 9:13And Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many concerning this man how much evil he has done to thy saints 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 →