1 Timothy 1:13

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

In the past I insulted Christ. As a proud and violent man, I persecuted his people. But God gave me mercy because I did not know what I was doing. I did that before I became a believer.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:10

In the past you were not a special people, but now you are God’s people. Once you had not received mercy, but now God has given you his mercy.

Acts 9:13

But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man. They told me about the many bad things he did to your holy people in Jerusalem.

Hebrews 4:16

With Jesus as our high priest, we can feel free to come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we receive mercy and kindness to help us when we need it.

Acts 3:17

“My brothers, I know that what you did to Jesus was done because you did not understand what you were doing. And your leaders did not understand any more than you did.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.” The soldiers threw dice to divide Jesus’ clothes between them.

1 Timothy 1:16

But I was given mercy so that in me Christ Jesus could show that he has patience without limit. Christ showed his patience with me, the worst of all sinners. He wanted me to be an example for those who would believe in him and have eternal life.

Philippians 3:6

I was so eager to defend my religion that I persecuted the church. And no one could find fault with the way I obeyed the Law of Moses.

Galatians 1:13

You have heard about my past life in the Jewish religion. I persecuted the church of God very much. I tried to destroy his people.

1 Corinthians 15:9

All the other apostles are greater than I am. I say this because I persecuted the church of God. That is why I am not even good enough to be called an apostle.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now I write about people who are not married. I have no command from the Lord about this, but I give my opinion. And I can be trusted, because the Lord has given me mercy.

Acts 22:4

I persecuted the people who followed the Way. Some of them were killed because of me. I arrested men and women and put them in jail.

Acts 9:5

Saul said, “Who are you, Lord?” The voice answered, “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting.

Acts 9:1

In Jerusalem Saul was still trying to scare the followers of the Lord, even saying he would kill them. He went to the high priest

Luke 12:47

“That servant knew what his master wanted him to do. But he did not make himself ready or try to do what his master wanted. So that servant will be punished very much!

Hosea 2:23

I will sow her many seeds on her land. To Lo-Ruhamah, I will show mercy. To Lo-Ammi, I will say, ‘You are my people.’ And they will say to me, ‘You are our God.’”

Numbers 15:30

“If someone sins and knows they are doing wrong, they are rebelling against the Lord. They must be separated from their people. The same law applies to citizens of Israel and to foreigners living among you.

Leviticus 13:16

“If the raw skin changes and becomes white, the person must come to the priest.