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1 Timothy 1:13

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although I used to be a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

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10for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine,

11according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

12I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;

13although I used to be a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

14The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

15The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

16However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.

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