1 Timothy 1:13
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did ignorantly in unbelief.
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11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed Elohim, which was committed to my trust.
12 And I thank Messiah Yahusha our Lord, who has 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 ignorantly in unbelief.
14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Messiah Yahusha.
15 This a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Messiah Yahusha came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.