1 Timothy 1:13-15
International Standard Version
13 In the past I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent[a] man. But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed toward me,[b] along with the faith and love that are in the Messiah[c] Jesus. 15 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance:[d]
I am the worst of them.
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- 1 Timothy 1:13 Or an arrogant
- 1 Timothy 1:14 The Gk. lacks toward me
- 1 Timothy 1:14 Or Christ
- 1 Timothy 1:15 This formula accompanied early Christian sayings on which full reliance could be placed.
- 1 Timothy 1:15 Or Christ; lit. Messiah Jesus
- 1 Timothy 1:15 Or save
1 Timothy 1:13-15
King James Version
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.
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