The Lord’s Grace to Paul

¹² I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength,^(A) that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.^{(B) 13} Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor^(C) and a violent man, I was shown mercy^(D) because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.^{(E) 14} The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly,^(F) along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.^(G)

¹⁵ Here is a trustworthy saying^(H) that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners^(I)—of whom I am the worst. ¹⁶ But for that very reason I was shown mercy^(J) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience^(K) as an example for those who would believe^(L) in him and receive eternal life.^{(M) 17} Now to the King^(N) eternal, immortal,^(O) invisible,^(P) the only God,^(Q) be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(R)

The Charge to Timothy Renewed

¹⁸ Timothy, my son,^(S) I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,^(T) so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,^{(U) 19} holding on to faith and a good conscience,^(V) which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.^{(W) 20} Among them are Hymenaeus^(X) and Alexander,^(Y) whom I have handed over to Satan^(Z) to be taught not to blaspheme.

Instructions on Worship

2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,^(AA) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— ² for kings and all those in authority,^(AB) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness^(AC) and holiness. ³ This is good, and pleases^(AD) God our Savior,^{(AE) 4} who wants^(AF) all people^(AG) to be saved^(AH) and to come to a knowledge of the truth.^{(AI) 5} For there is one God^(AJ) and one mediator^(AK) between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,^{(AL) 6} who gave himself as a ransom^(AM) for all people. This has now been witnessed to^(AN) at the proper time.^{(AO) 7} And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying^(AP)—and a true and faithful teacher^(AQ) of the Gentiles.^(AR)