1 Timothy 1:13
Though, formerly, a defamer, and persecutor, and insulter; nevertheless mercy was shown me, because, without knowledge, I acted, in unbelief:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
14Yet exceeding abundant was the favour of our Lord, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Leviticus 13:16Or, if the raw flesh turn again and be changed to white, then shall he come in unto the priest;
Hosea 2:23So will I sow her unto me in the land, and will have compassion upon the uncompassionated one [="Lo-ruhamah"],—and will say to him who was No-people-of-mine [="Lo-ammi"], My people, thou art, and, he, shall say, My God!
Luke 23:34[[But, Jesus, was saying—Father! forgive them; for they know not what they do.]] And, when they were parting his garments, they cast lots.
Acts 3:17And now brethren, I know that by way of ignorance ye acted,—just as even your rulers.
Acts 9:1But, Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, going unto the High-priest,
Acts 9:13And Ananias, answered—Lord! I have heard from many concerning this man, how many evil things unto thy saints he hath done 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 →