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13 who before was speaking slander, and persecuting, and insulting, but I found kindness, because, being ignorant, I did [it] in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord exceedingly abounded, with faith and love that [is] in Christ Jesus. 15 The word [is] steadfast, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am first; 16 but because of this I found kindness, that Jesus Christ might first show forth all long-suffering in me, for a pattern of those about to believe on Him to continuous life. 17 And to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only wise God, [is] honor and glory through the ages of the ages! Amen. 18 I commit to you this charge, child Timotheus, according to the prophecies that went before on you, that you may war in them the good warfare, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust away, made shipwreck concerning the faith, 20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be instructed not to speak evil. 1 Timothy 1:13-20, Literal Standard Version. Copyright © 2020 Covenant Press.
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