1 Timothy 1:13

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I used to say insulting things about Jesus. I tried to hurt his followers, and I even used violence against them. But God had mercy on me because I did those things without knowing any better. I wasn’t a believer.

Cross References

Acts 8:3

But Saul began to destroy the church. He went from house to house and dragged out men and women and put them in prison.

1 Peter 2:10

Once you weren’t a people, but now you are the people of God. Once you hadn’t received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Acts 9:13

“Lord,” Ananias answered, “I’ve heard many reports about this man. They say he’s done great harm to your holy people in Jerusalem.

Hebrews 4:16

So let’s approach God’s throne of grace confidently, because we’ll receive mercy there and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Acts 3:17

“My fellow Israelites, I know that you and your leaders didn’t realize what you were doing.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they don’t know what they’re doing.” The soldiers divided up his clothes by casting lots.

1 Timothy 1:16

but for that very reason, God showed me mercy. That way Christ Jesus could show how very patient he is. I, the worst of sinners, could become an example for everyone who would believe in him and receive eternal life.

Philippians 3:6

As for being strict about the law, I’m a Pharisee. As for zeal, I opposed and attacked the church. As far as keeping the law is concerned, I kept it perfectly.

Galatians 1:13

You’ve heard how I lived earlier as a follower of Judaism. I attacked the church of God mercilessly, and I tried to destroy it.

1 Corinthians 15:9

I’m the least important of the apostles, and I’m not even fit to be called an apostle, because I tried to destroy God’s church.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now let me speak to those who are engaged. I don’t have a direct command from the Lord for you. But I’d like to give my opinion as someone who, by the Lord’s mercy, can be trusted.

Acts 22:4

I attacked the followers of the Way of Jesus and even sent many of them to their deaths. I arrested men and women and threw them into prison.

Acts 9:5

“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I’m Jesus,” he replied, “the one you’ve been attacking.

Acts 9:1

Meanwhile, Saul kept saying he was going to kill the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest

Luke 12:47

“If a servant knows his master’s wishes but doesn’t get ready and doesn’t do what the master wants, he will receive a heavy beating.