1 Timothy 1:12

Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners

12 I thank him 1who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, 2appointing me to his service,

1 Timothy 1:12 In-Context

10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,
11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.
12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service,
13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief,
14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Acts 9:22; Philippians 4:13
  • 2. See 2 Corinthians 3:6
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