12 I thank (A)Christ Jesus our Lord, who has (B)strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, (C)putting me into service, 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a (D)persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was (E)shown mercy because (F)I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14 and the (G)grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the (H)faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. 15 (I)It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that (J)Christ Jesus came into the world to (K)save sinners, among whom (L)I am foremost of all. 16 Yet for this reason I (M)found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might (N)demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those [a]who would believe in Him for eternal life.

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  1. 1 Timothy 1:16 Or destined to