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1 Timothy 1:13-15 Instructions for Church Leaders

13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.

14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

Cross References for 1 Timothy 1:13-15

Hebrews 4:16 - Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:16

Genesis 20:5 - Did he not say to me, ‘She is my sister,’ and didn’t she also say, ‘He is my brother’? I have d... Click to read the verse Genesis 20:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 20:5

Acts 9:13 - “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has don... Click to read the verse Acts 9:13 Click to read the verse Acts 9:13

Romans 5:20-21 - The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased... Click to read the verse Romans 5:20-21 Click to read the verse Romans 5:20-21

1 Peter 2:15 - For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:15

Acts 9:5 - “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. Click to read the verse Acts 9:5 Click to read the verse Acts 9:5

Leviticus 4:2 - “Say to the Israelites: ‘When anyone sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:2 Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:2

Leviticus 4:13 - “‘If the whole Israelite community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of th... Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:13 Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:13

Luke 12:48 - But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blow... Click to read the verse Luke 12:48 Click to read the verse Luke 12:48

1 Timothy 1:16 - But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus mi... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:16

Luke 23:34 - Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided ... Click to read the verse Luke 23:34 Click to read the verse Luke 23:34

Acts 8:3 - But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women a... Click to read the verse Acts 8:3 Click to read the verse Acts 8:3

Acts 9:1 - Saul’s Conversion Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s ... Click to read the verse Acts 9:1 Click to read the verse Acts 9:1

John 16:3 - They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me. Click to read the verse John 16:3 Click to read the verse John 16:3

1 Peter 2:10 - Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:10

Leviticus 24:11 - The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name with a curse; so they brought him to Moses. ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:11 Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:11

Hebrews 10:26 - If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrif... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:26 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:26

Leviticus 24:16 - anyone who blasphemes the name of the Lord must be put to death. The entire assembly must stone... Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:16 Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:16

Hebrews 10:26-29 - If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrif... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:26-29 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:26-29

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

Hebrews 5:2 - He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2

Numbers 15:27 - “‘But if just one person sins unintentionally, he must bring a year-old female goat for a sin o... Click to read the verse Numbers 15:27 Click to read the verse Numbers 15:27

Hebrews 6:4-8 - It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:4-8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:4-8

Colossians 3:8 - But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8

James 2:7 - Are they not the ones who are slandering the noble name of him to whom you belong? Click to read the verse James 2:7 Click to read the verse James 2:7

2 Peter 2:21-22 - It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have kno... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:21-22 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:21-22

Numbers 15:30 - “‘But anyone who sins defiantly, whether native-born or alien, blasphemes the Lord, and that pe... Click to read the verse Numbers 15:30 Click to read the verse Numbers 15:30

Acts 3:17 - “Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. Click to read the verse Acts 3:17 Click to read the verse Acts 3:17

Matthew 12:32 - Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:32 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:32

1 Corinthians 15:9 - For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I p... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:9

Matthew 5:7 - Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:7

Philippians 3:6 - as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. Click to read the verse Philippians 3:6 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:6

Acts 26:9 - “I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Na... Click to read the verse Acts 26:9 Click to read the verse Acts 26:9

1 Timothy 1:15 - Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15

Hosea 2:23 - I will plant her for myself in the land; I will show my love to the one I called ‘Not my loved ... Click to read the verse Hosea 2:23 Click to read the verse Hosea 2:23

Acts 6:11 - Then they secretly persuaded some men to say, “We have heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy a... Click to read the verse Acts 6:11 Click to read the verse Acts 6:11

Acts 13:27 - The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning him they fu... Click to read the verse Acts 13:27 Click to read the verse Acts 13:27

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Treasures in Jars of Clay Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1

Luke 12:47 - “That servant who knows his master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what his master... Click to read the verse Luke 12:47 Click to read the verse Luke 12:47

1 Thessalonians 5:9 - For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:9

John 9:39-41 - Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who... Click to read the verse John 9:39-41 Click to read the verse John 9:39-41

1 Corinthians 7:25 - Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lor... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:25 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:25

1 Corinthians 2:8 - None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:8

Acts 22:4 - I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwin... Click to read the verse Acts 22:4 Click to read the verse Acts 22:4

Revelation 2:9 - I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say ... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:9

Acts 26:9-11 - “I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Na... Click to read the verse Acts 26:9-11 Click to read the verse Acts 26:9-11

Hosea 2:1 - “Say of your brothers, ‘My people,’ and of your sisters, ‘My loved one.’ Click to read the verse Hosea 2:1 Click to read the verse Hosea 2:1

Romans 11:30-31 - Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of thei... Click to read the verse Romans 11:30-31 Click to read the verse Romans 11:30-31

Luke 12:10 - And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphem... Click to read the verse Luke 12:10 Click to read the verse Luke 12:10

Acts 22:7 - I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?’ Click to read the verse Acts 22:7 Click to read the verse Acts 22:7

John 16:9 - in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; Click to read the verse John 16:9 Click to read the verse John 16:9

Galatians 1:13 - For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:13 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:13