12. I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent (wo)man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14. The grace of our Lord was … More 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Lord’s Grace to Paul: