1 Timothy 1:12-17 - Paul's Thankfulness For The Mercy Shown To Him
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me the strength for it, for thinking me trustworthy and putting me into his service, 13 though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult him. But he had mercy on me, because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, 14 and the blessing of our Lord has been given me in the greatest abundance, together with faith and love that union with Christ Jesus brings. 15 It is a trustworthy saying, entitled to the fullest acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of them, 16 but God had mercy on me in order that in my case as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display his perfect patience, as an example to those who would later believe in him and find eternal life. 17 To the eternal King, immortal and invisible, the one God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.