1 Timothy 1:12-17

New Matthew Bible

¹² And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has made me strong. For he counted me true and put me in office, ¹³ when before I was a blasphemer and a persecutor, and full of violence. But I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly, through unbelief. ¹⁴ And the grace of our Lord abounded more greatly with faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus.

¹⁵ This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. ¹⁶ But notwithstanding, mercy was given to me, so that Jesus Christ could first show on me all long patience, as an example for those who will in time to come believe on him unto eternal life. ¹⁷ So then, to God the King everlasting, immortal, invisible, and alone wise, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.