1 Timothy 1:13

although I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a doer of outrage. But I obtained mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief.

Montgomery New Testament

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 am thankful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has thus enabled me, that he accounted me faithful, and appointed me to his service,

14And the grace of our Lord overflowed with faith and love that is in Christ Jesus.

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Cross References

Luke 23:34Jesus kept saying, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided his garments among them, casting lots for them,

Acts 3:17"And now, brothers, I know that you did it in ignorance, as did also your rulers.

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

Acts 9:13"But, Lord," said Ananias, "I have heard from many about that man, and how much evil he did to the 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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