1 Timothy 1:13

World English Bible

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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1 Timothy 1:13 in other translations

though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief;

1 Timothy 1:13 · American Standard Version

1 Timothy 1:13 in context

  1. 11according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
  2. 12I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;
  3. 13although I used to be a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
  4. 14The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
  5. 15The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

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