1 Timothy 1:13
though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a doer of outrage; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief;
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In Context
14and the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Hosea 2:23And I will plant her for myself in the land; And I will have pity upon her that was called Unpitied; And I will say to them called 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 they divided his garments, casting lots.
Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that ye acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers.
Acts 9:1But Saul, yet breathing out threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Acts 9:13But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how great evils he hath 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 →