1 Timothy 1:13

Catholic Public Domain Version

though previously I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and contemptuous. But then I obtained the mercy of God. For I had been acting ignorantly, in unbelief.

Cross References

Hosea 2:23

And I will plant her for me in the land, and I will have mercy on her, though she had been called Without Mercy.

Leviticus 13:16

And if again it will have turned into whiteness, and will have covered the entire man,

Numbers 15:30

Yet truly, the soul who commits any of these acts through arrogance, whether he is a citizen or a sojourner, because he has rebelled against the Lord, shall perish from among his people.

Luke 12:47

And that servant, who knew the will of his Lord, and who did not prepare and did not act according to his will, will be beaten many times over.

Luke 23:34

Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do." And truly, dividing his garments, they cast lots.

Acts 22:4

I persecuted this Way, even unto death, binding and delivering into custody both men and women,

Acts 3:17

And now, brothers, I know that you did this through ignorance, just as your leaders also did.

Acts 8:3

Then Saul was laying waste to the Church by entering throughout the houses, and dragging away men and women, and committing them to prison.

Acts 9:1

Now Saul, still breathing threats and beatings against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

Acts 9:13

But Ananias responded: "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.

Acts 9:5

And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" And he: "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goad."

1 Corinthians 15:9

For I am the least of the Apostles. I am not worthy to be called an Apostle, because I persecuted the Church of God.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord. But I give counsel, as one who has obtained the mercy of the Lord, so as to be faithful.

Galatians 1:13

For you have heard of my former behavior within Judaism: that, beyond measure, I persecuted the Church of God and fought against Her.

Philippians 3:6

according to zeal, I persecuted the Church of God; according to the justice that is in the law, I lived without blame.

1 Timothy 1:16

But it was for this reason that I obtained mercy, so that in me as first, Christ Jesus would display all patience, for the instruction of those who would believe in him unto eternal life.

Hebrews 4:16

Therefore, let us go forth with confidence toward the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy, and find grace, in a helpful time.

1 Peter 2:10

Though in past times you were not a people, yet now you are the people of God. Though you had not obtained mercy, yet now you have obtained mercy.