1 Timothy 1:11-15

according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. Paul’s Testimony

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service,

even though I was previously a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief;

and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.

It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost.