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1 Timothy 1:12-17
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1 Timothy 1:12-17
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The Lord’s Grace to Paul
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength,(A) that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.(B) 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor(C) and a violent man, I was shown mercy(D) because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.(E) 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly,(F) along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.(G)
15 Here is a trustworthy saying(H) that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners(I)—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy(J) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience(K) as an example for those who would believe(L) in him and receive eternal life.(M) 17 Now to the King(N) eternal, immortal,(O) invisible,(P) the only God,(Q) be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.(R)
1 Timothy 1:12-17
International Standard Version
1 Timothy 1:12-17
International Standard Version
12 I thank the Messiah[a] Jesus, our Lord, who gives me strength, that he has considered me faithful and has appointed me to his service. 13 In the past I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent[b] man. But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed toward me,[c] along with the faith and love that are in the Messiah[d] Jesus. 15 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance:[e]
I am the worst of them. 16 But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the worst sinner,[h] the Messiah[i] Jesus might demonstrate all of his patience as an example for those who would believe in him for eternal life. 17 Now to the King Eternal—the immortal, invisible, and only God—be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.
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- 1 Timothy 1:12 Or Christ
- 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 1:16 The Gk. lacks sinner
- 1 Timothy 1:16 Or Christ
1 Timothy 1:12-17
King James Version
1 Timothy 1:12-17
King James Version
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.
16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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