1 Timothy 1:13

even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief,

Text-Critical English NT

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

12I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, because he considered me to be faithful and appointed me to serve him,

14and the grace of our Lord abounded to me greatly with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

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Cross References

Luke 23:34But Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots to divide his garments.

Acts 3:17“Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your rulers also.

Acts 9:1Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Acts 9:13But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about how much evil this man has done to yoʋr 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 →

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