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I thank Christ Jesus
our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful,
appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer
and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I
acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured
out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in
Christ Jesus.
Here is a trustworthy
saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners ~ of whom I am the worst. But for that very
reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ
Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those
who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King
eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for
ever and ever. Amen.
(1 Timothy 1:12-17 NIV)
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