1 Timothy 1:12-17
New King James Version (NKJV)

Glory to God for His Grace
12 And I
thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful,
putting me into the ministry,13 although
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I
did itignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the
grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ
Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying and
worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am
chief. 16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in
me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to
believe on Him for everlasting life. 17 Now to
the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and
glory forever and ever. Amen.