1 Timothy 1:13–16

13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a apersecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was bshown mercy because cI acted ignorantly in unbelief;

14 and the agrace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the bfaith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

15 aIt is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance: that bChrist Jesus came into the world to csave sinners, among whom dI am foremost.

16 Yet for this reason I awas shown mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Christ Jesus might bdemonstrate all His patience as an example for those 1who are going to believe upon Him for eternal life.