¹¹ that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.^(A)

The Lord’s Grace to Paul

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

¹⁵ Here is a trustworthy saying^(I) that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners^(J)—of whom I am the worst. ¹⁶ But for that very reason I was shown mercy^(K) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience^(L) as an example for those who would believe^(M) in him and receive eternal life.^(N)