1 Timothy 1:13

New Century Version

In the past I spoke against Christ and persecuted him and did all kinds of things to hurt him. But God showed me mercy, because I did not know what I was doing. I did not believe.

Cross References

Hosea 2:23

I will plant my people in the land, and I will show pity to the one I had called ‘not shown pity.’ I will say, ‘You are my people’ to those I had called ‘not my people.’ And they will say to me, ‘You are our God.’ ”

Leviticus 13:16

If the open sore becomes white again, the person must come to the priest.

Numbers 15:30

“ ‘But anyone who sins on purpose is against the Lord and must be cut off from the people, whether it is someone born among you or a foreigner.

Luke 12:47

“The servant who knows what his master wants but is not ready, or who does not do what the master wants, will be beaten with many blows!

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they don’t know what they are doing.” The soldiers threw lots to decide who would get his clothes.

Acts 22:4

I persecuted the people who followed the Way of Jesus, and some of them were even killed. I arrested men and women and put them in jail.

Acts 3:17

“Brothers and sisters, I know you did those things to Jesus because neither you nor your leaders understood what you were doing.

Acts 8:3

Saul was also trying to destroy the church, going from house to house, dragging out men and women and putting them in jail.

Acts 9:1

In Jerusalem Saul was still threatening the followers of the Lord by saying he would kill them. So he went to the high priest

Acts 9:13

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

Acts 9:5

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

1 Corinthians 15:9

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

1 Corinthians 7:25

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

Galatians 1:13

You have heard about my past life in the Jewish religion. I attacked the church of God and tried to destroy it.

Philippians 3:6

I was so enthusiastic I tried to hurt the church. No one could find fault with the way I obeyed the law of Moses.

1 Timothy 1:16

But I was given mercy so that in me, the worst of all sinners, Christ Jesus could show that he has patience without limit. His patience with me made me an example for those who would believe in him and have life forever.

Hebrews 4:16

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it.

1 Peter 2:10

At one time you were not a people, but now you are God’s people. In the past you had never received mercy, but now you have received God’s mercy.