1 Timothy 1:13

God's Word

In the past I cursed him, persecuted him, and acted arrogantly toward him. However, I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief.

Cross References

Hosea 2:23

I will plant my people in the land. Those who are not loved I will call my loved ones. Those who are not my people I will call my people. Then they will say, ‘You are our God!’ ”

Leviticus 13:16

But if the raw flesh turns white again, he must go to the priest.

Numbers 15:30

“But any native-born Israelite or foreigner who deliberately does something wrong insults the Lord and must be excluded from the people.

Luke 12:47

“The servant who knew what his master wanted but didn’t get ready to do it will receive a hard beating.

Luke 23:34

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they’re doing.” Meanwhile, the soldiers divided his clothes among themselves by throwing dice.

Acts 22:4

I persecuted people who followed the way ⌞of Christ⌟: I tied up men and women and put them into prison until they were executed.

Acts 3:17

“And now, brothers, I know that like your rulers you didn’t know what you were doing.

Acts 8:3

Saul tried to destroy the church. He dragged men and women out of one home after another and threw them into prison.

Acts 9:1

Saul kept threatening to murder the Lord’s disciples. He went to the chief priest

Acts 9:13

Ananias replied, “Lord, I’ve heard a lot of people tell about the many evil things this man has done to your people in Jerusalem.

Acts 9:5

Saul asked, “Who are you, sir?” The person replied, “I’m Jesus, the one you’re persecuting.

1 Corinthians 15:9

I’m the least of the apostles. I’m not even fit to be called an apostle because I persecuted God’s church.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Concerning virgins: Even though I don’t have any command from the Lord, I’ll give you my opinion. I’m a person to whom the Lord has shown mercy, so I can be trusted.

Galatians 1:13

You heard about the way I once lived when I followed the Jewish religion. You heard how I violently persecuted God’s church and tried to destroy it.

Philippians 3:6

When it comes to being enthusiastic, I was a persecutor of the church. When it comes to winning God’s approval by obeying Jewish laws, I was perfect.

1 Timothy 1:16

However, I was treated with mercy so that Christ Jesus could use me, the foremost sinner, to demonstrate his patience. This patience serves as an example for those who would believe in him and live forever.

Hebrews 4:16

So we can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness  to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time.

1 Peter 2:10

Once you were not God’s people, but now you are. Once you were not shown mercy, but now you have been shown mercy.