1 Timothy 1:12-20
Christian Standard Bible
Paul’s Testimony
12 I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened(A) me, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry— 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer,(B) a persecutor,(C) and an arrogant man.(D) But I received mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 This saying is trustworthy(E) and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world(F) to save sinners”(G)—and I am the worst of them.(H) 16 But I received mercy(I) for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience(J) as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.(K) 17 Now to the King(L) eternal,(M) immortal,(N) invisible, the only[a] God,(O) be honor(P) and glory(Q) forever and ever. Amen.(R)
Engage in Battle
18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies(S) previously made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight, 19 having faith(T) and a good conscience,(U) which some(V) have rejected and have shipwrecked the faith. 20 Among them are Hymenaeus(W) and Alexander,(X) whom I have delivered to Satan,(Y) so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
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