Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. Treasury of Scripture was. Acts 8:3 As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Acts 9:1,5,13 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest... Acts 22:4 And I persecuted this way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. Acts 26:9-11 I truly thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth... 1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Galatians 1:13 For you have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God... Philippians 3:6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. but. 1 Timothy 1:16 However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering... Hosea 2:23 And I will sow her to me in the earth; and I will have mercy on her that had not obtained mercy... Romans 5:20,21 Moreover the law entered, that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound... Romans 11:30,31 For as you in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief... Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. 1 Peter 2:10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. because. Numbers 15:30 But the soul that does ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproaches the LORD... Luke 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will... Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. John 9:39-41 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind... Acts 3:17 And now, brothers, I know that through ignorance you did it, as did also your rulers. Acts 26:9 I truly thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Hebrews 6:4-8 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift... Hebrews 10:26-29 For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins... 2 Peter 2:21,22 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it...
Context God's Grace to Paul
12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 17Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 18This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on you, that you by them might war a good warfare; 19Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 20Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who before was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and contumelious. But I obtained the mercy of God, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Darby Bible Translation
who before was a blasphemer and persecutor, and an insolent overbearing man: but mercy was shewn me because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief.
King James Bible
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Young's Literal Translation
who before was speaking evil, and persecuting, and insulting, but I found kindness, because, being ignorant, I did it in unbelief,
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