12. And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
13. Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolent: 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 is 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.
16. But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for an example to them who should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
17. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
18. This charge I commit unto you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which were made concerning you, that you by them might war a good warfare;
19. Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made it shipwreck:
20. Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.