I Timothy 1:12-15 (NKJV)
[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 it ignorantly 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.
