1 Timothy 1:13

New American Bible - revised edition

I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and an arrogant man, but I have been mercifully treated because I acted out of ignorance in my unbelief.

Cross References

Hosea 2:23

On that day I will respond—oracle of the Lord— I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth;

Leviticus 13:16

If, however, the raw flesh again turns white, the person shall return to the priest;

Numbers 15:30

But anyone who acts defiantly, whether a native or an alien, reviles the Lord, and shall be cut off from among the people.

Luke 12:47

That servant who knew his master’s will but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will shall be beaten severely;

Luke 23:34

[Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”] They divided his garments by casting lots.

Acts 22:4

I persecuted this Way to death, binding both men and women and delivering them to prison.

Acts 3:17

Now I know, brothers, that you acted out of ignorance, just as your leaders did;

Acts 8:3

Saul, meanwhile, was trying to destroy the church; entering house after house and dragging out men and women, he handed them over for imprisonment. Philip in Samaria.

Acts 9:1

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

Acts 9:13

But Ananias replied, “Lord, I have heard from many sources about this man, what evil things he has done to your holy ones in Jerusalem.

Acts 9:5

He said, “Who are you, sir?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

1 Corinthians 15:9

For I am the least of the apostles, not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now in regard to virgins I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

Galatians 1:13

For you heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it,

Philippians 3:6

in zeal I persecuted the church, in righteousness based on the law I was blameless. Righteousness from God.

1 Timothy 1:16

But for that reason I was mercifully treated, so that in me, as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display all his patience as an example for those who would come to believe in him for everlasting life.

Hebrews 4:16

So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.

1 Peter 2:10

Once you were “no people” but now you are God’s people; you “had not received mercy” but now you have received mercy. Christian Examples.