rkjnt 1Timothy:1:12-20
rkjnt@1Timothy:1:12 @ And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, for he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
rkjnt@1Timothy:1:13 @ Though I was formerly a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a violent man: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
rkjnt@1Timothy:1:14 @ And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me, along with the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
rkjnt@1Timothy:1:15 @ This is a trustworthy saying, and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am the foremost.
rkjnt@1Timothy:1:16 @ Yet for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might show forth his unlimited patience, as a pattern for those who would believe in him for eternal life.
rkjnt@1Timothy:1:17 @ Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
rkjnt@1Timothy:1:18 @ This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies once made about you, that by them you might fight the good fight;
rkjnt@1Timothy:1:19 @ Holding on to faith and a good conscience; which some have rejected and so shipwrecked their faith:
rkjnt@1Timothy:1:20 @ Among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.