Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
Even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor, I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief;
New American Standard Bible
even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a
King James Version
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Holman Bible
one who was formerly a blasphemer,
International Standard Version
In the past I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man. But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief,
A Conservative Version
the man who was formerly blasphemous, and a persecutor, and an aggressor. But I obtained mercy because I did it being ignorant in unbelief.
American Standard Version
though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief;
Amplified
even though I was formerly a blasphemer [of our Lord] and a persecutor [of His church] and a shameful and outrageous and violent aggressor [toward believers]. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief.
An Understandable Version
[even] though I had previously spoken against Christ, and persecuted [Christians] and acted outrageously. However, I obtained mercy because I acted out of ignorance, not believing [in Christ].
Anderson New Testament
me, I say, who before was a reviler and a persecutor and an overbearing man. But I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief:
Bible in Basic English
Though I had said violent words against God, and done cruel acts, causing great trouble: but I was given mercy, because I did it without knowledge, not having faith;
Daniel Mace New Testament
who was before a blasphemer, and a violent persecutor; but I obtained mercy, because I acted thro' ignorance in incrudelity.
Darby Translation
who before was a blasphemer and persecutor, and an insolent overbearing man: but mercy was shewn me because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief.
Godbey New Testament
being antecedently a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and an insulter: but I obtained mercy, because I did it in unbelief being ignorant;
Goodspeed New Testament
though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult him. But he had mercy on me, because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief,
John Wesley New Testament
having put me into the ministry, Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecuter, and a reviler; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Julia Smith Translation
Being before slandering, expelling, and an abuser: but I was commiserated, because I did, not knowing, in unbelief.
King James 2000
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolent: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[although I] was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, but I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,
Modern King James verseion
the one who before was a blasphemer and a persecutor and insolent. But I obtained mercy, because being ignorant, I did it in unbelief.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
when before I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a tyrant. But I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly, through unbelief:
Moffatt New Testament
though I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a wanton aggressor. I obtained mercy because in my unbelief I had acted out of ignorance;
Montgomery New Testament
although I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a doer of outrage. But I obtained mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief.
NET Bible
even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,
New Heart English Bible
although I was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Noyes New Testament
though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a doer of outrage; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief;
Sawyer New Testament
who formerly was a blasphemer and persecutor and an injurious man; but I obtained mercy because I did those things ignorantly in unbelief;
The Emphasized Bible
Though, formerly, a defamer, and persecutor, and insulter; nevertheless mercy was shown me, because, without knowledge, I acted, in unbelief:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolently violent, But I was admitted to mercy, for I did it ignorantly in unbelief;
Twentieth Century New Testament
though I once used to blaspheme, and to persecute, and to insult. Yet mercy was shown me, because I acted in ignorance, while still an unbeliever;
Webster
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief:
Weymouth New Testament
though I was previously a blasphemer and a persecutor and had been insolent in outrage. Yet mercy was shown me, because I had acted ignorantly, not having as yet believed;
Williams New Testament
though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult Him. But mercy was shown me by Him, because I did it in ignorance and unbelief,
World English Bible
although I was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Worrell New Testament
though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious; but I obtained mercy, because I, being ignorant, did it in unbelief;
Worsley New Testament
who before was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and an oppressor. But I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief: and the grace of our Lord superabounded,
Youngs Literal Translation
who before was speaking evil, and persecuting, and insulting, but I found kindness, because, being ignorant, I did it in unbelief,
Themes
Christ » Grace of » Bestowed upon sinful men
Grace » Of Christ » Bestowed upon sinful men
Grace » Christ's » Bestowed upon sinful men
Ignorance » Of God's word » Sins of
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Paul
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Paul
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Interlinear
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 1:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Thankfulness For The Mercy Shown To Him
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor, I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14 and the grace of our Lord was overflowing for me, with the faith and love that are found in Christ Jesus.
Names
Cross References
Acts 8:3
But Saul began ravaging the church, and, entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
Acts 3:17
And now, brethren, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers.
Luke 12:47
And that servant who knew his master's will, and did not ready himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Luke 23:34
And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."
John 9:39-41
Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may become blind."
Acts 9:1
Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Acts 9:5
And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" And he said, "I am Jesus whom you are persecuting,
Acts 9:13
But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints at Jerusalem;
Acts 22:4
I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering into prison both men and women,
Acts 26:9-11
I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Romans 5:20-21
Law came in, that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,
Romans 11:30-31
Just as you were once disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience,
1 Corinthians 7:25
Now concerning virgins, I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
Galatians 1:13
For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it;
Philippians 3:6
as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
1 Timothy 1:16
But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 6:4-8
For it is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit,
Hebrews 10:26-29
For if we sin deliberately after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
1 Peter 2:10
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
2 Peter 2:21-22
For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn away from the holy commandment handed on to them.