1 Timothy 1:13

though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief;

ASV Byzantine Text

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 that enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appointing me to his service;

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

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Cross References

Leviticus 13:16Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, then he shall come unto the priest;

Hosea 2:23And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them that were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.

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

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

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

Acts 9:13But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil 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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