God’s Grace to Paul

12 And[fn] I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful [and] appointed [me] to service. 13 I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent [man]; yet because I had acted in ignorance [and] unbelief, I was shown mercy. 14 And the grace of our Lord overflowed [to me], along with [the] faith and love that [are] in Christ Jesus.

15 [This is a] trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am [the] worst. 16 But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, [the] worst [ of sinners ], Jesus Christ[fn] might display all [His] patience[fn] as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 17 Now to [the] King eternal, immortal, [and] invisible, [the] only wise God,[fn] [be] honor and glory forever [and] ever. Amen.

18 Timothy, [my] child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight, 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected [and thereby] shipwrecked [their] faith. 20 Among [them] are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.