1 Timothy 1:12-14 ▼

12 I am grateful to the one who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful in putting me into ministry,

13 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,

14 and our Lord's grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus.