1 Timothy 1:13-17

Revised Geneva Translation

¹³ when I had previously been a blasphemer and a persecutor and an oppressor. But I was received to mercy. For I did it ignorantly, through unbelief.

¹⁴ But the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, 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, I was received to mercy for this reason: so that Jesus Christ should first show all long suffering on me, as an example to those who shall (in time) come to believe in Him unto eternal life.

¹⁷ Now, to the King everlasting, immortal, invisible; to God (Who alone is wise) be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.