1 Timothy 1:9-19

9 We know that the law is not meant for a righteous person, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and irreverent, for those who kill their fathers and mothers, for murderers,
10 for the sexually immoral and homosexuals, for kidnappers, liars, perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching
11 based on the glorious gospel of the blessed God that was entrusted to me.

Paul's Testimony

12 I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry-
13 one who was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an arrogant man. Since it was out of ignorance that I had acted in unbelief, I received mercy,
14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
15 This saying is trustworthy[a] and deserving of full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"-and I am the worst of them.
16 But I received mercy because of this, so that in me, the worst [of them], Christ Jesus might demonstrate the utmost patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only[b] God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Engage in Battle

18 Timothy, my child, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by them you may strongly engage in battle,
19 having faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and have suffered the shipwreck of their faith.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. 1 Tm 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tm 2:11; Ti 3:8
  • [b]. Other mss add wise
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