1 Timothy 1:13-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

13. I used to speak evil things against Jesus. I tried to hurt his followers. I really pushed them around. But God showed me mercy anyway. I did those things without knowing any better. I wasn't a believer.

14. Our Lord poured out more and more of his grace on me. Along with it came faith and love from Christ Jesus.

15. Here is a saying that you can trust. It should be accepted completely. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the worst sinner of all.

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