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13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious; but I obtained mercy, because I, being ignorant, did it in unbelief; 14 and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief; 16 but for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me, as chief, Christ Jesus might show forth all His longsuffering for an example to those about to believe on Him unto eternal life. 17 Now to the King of the ages, incorruptible, invisible, only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 18 This charge I commit to you, child Timothy, according to the prophecies going before in respect to you, that you may war with these the noble warfare; 19 holding faith, and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith; 20 of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered up to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. 1 Timothy 1:13-20, Worrell New Testament. Public domain.
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