1 Timothy 1:12-17
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)
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- 1:17 Other mss add wise
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
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