1 Timothy 1:13

Though I was formerly a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a violent man: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

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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 Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, for he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

14And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me, along with the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

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Cross References

Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they do. And they divided his clothing by casting lots.

Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your rulers.

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

Acts 9:13Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your 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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