1 Timothy 1:13

who was formerly a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and overbearing. But I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

In Context

12And I thank him who gave me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, that he accounted me faithful, putting me into the ministry,

14and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly, with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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Cross References

Luke 23:34And Jesus said: Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they divided his garments, casting lots.

Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that ye acted in ignorance, as also your rulers.

Acts 9:1BUT Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

Acts 9:13And Ananias answered: Lord, I have heard from many concerning this man, how great evils he did 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 →

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