1 Timothy 1:12–20

The Lord’s Grace to Paul

¹²I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength,^w that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.^{x 13}Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor^y and a violent man, I was shown mercy^z because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.^{a 14}The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly,^b along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.^c

¹⁵Here is a trustworthy saying^d that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners^e—of whom I am the worst. ¹⁶But for that very reason I was shown mercy^f so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience^g as an example for those who would believe^h in him and receive eternal life.^{i 17}Now to the King^j eternal, immortal,^k invisible,^l the only God,^m be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.ⁿ

The Charge to Timothy Renewed

¹⁸Timothy, my son,^o I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,^p so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,^{q 19}holding on to faith and a good conscience,^r which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.^{s 20}Among them are Hymenaeus^t and Alexander,^u whom I have handed over to Satan^v to be taught not to blaspheme.