1 Timothy 1:13
Who before was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and contumelious. But I obtained the mercy of God, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
14Now the grace of our Lord hath abounded exceedingly with faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Leviticus 13:16And if again it be turned into whiteness, and cover all the man,
Hosea 2:23And I will sow her unto me in the earth, and I will have mercy on her that was without mercy.
Luke 23:34And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots.
Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that you did it through ignorance, as did also your rulers.
Acts 9:1And Saul, as yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Acts 9:13But Ananias answered: Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy 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 →