Parallel Verses
Daniel Mace New Testament
who was before a blasphemer, and a violent persecutor; but I obtained mercy, because I acted thro' ignorance in incrudelity.
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;
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;
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 offer thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, who qualified me for the ministry he has plac'd me in, for having appointed me to such a trust, 13 who was before a blasphemer, and a violent persecutor; but I obtained mercy, because I acted thro' ignorance in incrudelity. 14 but the favour of our Lord display'd itself by that faith and charity, which was wrought in me by Jesus Christ.
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Cross References
Acts 8:3
as for Saul, he made havock of the Church, entring into their houses, whence he dragg'd away both men and women, to throw them into prison.
Acts 3:17
and now, brethren, I know it was through ignorance, that both you and your rulers, have acted thus.
Luke 12:47
but the servant, who knows his master's will, and prepares not himself, nor executes his orders, shall receive many stripes.
Luke 23:34
and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots,
John 9:39-41
and Jesus said, to execute justice am I come into this world: that they who see not, may see; and that they who do see, may become blind.
Acts 9:1
Saul still breathing out nothing but threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord,
Acts 9:5
and he said, who art thou, Lord? and the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: [it is hard for thee to kick against the goad. Then trembling with the fright Saul said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? and the Lord said to him,]
Acts 9:13
then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many that this man has done a world of mischief to thy saints at Jerusalem: he is now here,
Acts 22:4
for I persecuted this sect even to death, throwing them into chains and prisons both men and women:
Acts 26:9-11
I myself too once thought myself oblig'd strenuously to oppose the professors of Jesus the Nazarene, as I actually did at Jerusalem,
Romans 5:20-21
the law was introduc'd, that the greatness of the fall might fully appear; but the more sin display'd its enormity, the divine favour was so much the more transcendent.
Romans 11:30-31
as you in times past did not obey God, yet have now obtained mercy upon the occasion of their disobedience:
1 Corinthians 7:25
As to the case of celibacy, I have no positive instructions: yet my advice deserves to be regarded, as coming from one the divine favour has distinguished.
1 Corinthians 15:9
for I am the meanest of the apostles, not worthy the name of an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
Galatians 1:13
you have heard of my former behaviour, whilst I was of the Jewish religion, with what excessive violence I persecuted the church of God, and laid it waste:
Philippians 3:6
if zeal is to be regarded, I persecuted the church; if the integrity prescrib'd by the law, I am without reproach;
1 Timothy 1:16
however I obtained mercy, that Jesus Christ might demonstrate the greatness of his clemency, by making me an eminent instance of it to those who should hereafter believe in him, in order to eternal life.
Hebrews 4:16
us therefore approach with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain the seasonable assistance of divine mercy and favour.
Hebrews 6:4-8
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit,
Hebrews 10:26-29
for if we wilfully apostatize, after having received the knowledge of the truth, it is as a sin for which there is no sacrifice appointed.
1 Peter 2:10
of darkness into his marvellous light: you, who formerly were not a people, but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy,
2 Peter 2:21-22
for it had been better for them, not to have made any profession of the gospel, than after they have embraced it, to abandon the holy injunction, that was delivered to them.