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1 Timothy 1:12-17

1 Timothy 1:12-17 CSB

I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened  me, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry #— # even though I was formerly a blasphemer,  a persecutor,  and an arrogant man.  But I received mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. This saying is trustworthy  and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world  to save sinners”   #— #and I am the worst of them.  But I received mercy  for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience  as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.  Now to the King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, the only  God,  be honor  and glory  forever and ever. Amen.