1Timothy:1:12-20

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* I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me strength , because he thought me faithful and put me into his service , * though before that I spoke profanely and was a persecutor and insolent in outrages . But I received mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief . * And the grace of our Lord overflowed in me with faith and love in Christ Jesus . * The saying is trust-worthy and deserving of full acceptance that "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners ," of whom I am the foremost . * But I received mercy for this reason , that in me , as the foremost , Jesus Christ might show all of his long-suffering for an example for those who are to believe in him and gain life eternal . * To the King of the ages , the immortal , invisible , only God , be honor and glory for the ages of the ages ! Amen . * This command I lay down for you , my child Timothy , in accordance with the prophecies that came in advance regarding you , in order that armed with them you may wage the noble war , * holding to faith and a good conscience , which some have cast aside and thus made shipwreck of their faith . * Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander , whom I have handed over to Satan , that they may learn not to speak profanely .

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