1 Timothy 1:13
I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man. But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief.
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14But the grace of our Lord overflowed with faith and love that is in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Leviticus 13:16But if the raw flesh turns white again, then the person must go to the priest.
Hosea 2:23I will plant her for myself in the land, 1 and I will have mercy on Lo-Ruhamah. 1 I will say to Lo-Ammi, 1 'You are Ammi Attah,' 1 and they will say to me, 'You are my God.'”
Luke 23:34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots, dividing up his garments.
Acts 3:17Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers.
Acts 9:1But Saul, still speaking threats even of murder 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 much harm he has done to your holy people 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 →