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13 Who was before a blasphemer and a persecutor and a reviler; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 Now the grace of our LORD has become abundant in me, as well as my faith and love in Jesus Christ. 15 This is a trustworthy saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16 Howbeit for this cause he had mercy on me, that in me first Jesus Christ may shew forth all patience, for a pattern to those who should hereafter believe in him to life everlasting. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 18 This charge I commit to you, my son Timo’the- us, in accordance with the prophecies given before about you, that you might fight a good fight; 19 In faith and good conscience; those who have rejected this charge have lost their faith: 20 Namely Hy-me-næ’us and Al-ex-an-der, whom I have delivered to Satan, to be disciplined so that they may no longer blaspheme. 1 Timothy 1:13-20, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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