I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
Cross References
Acts 8:3But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
Acts 26:9So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
1 Corinthians 7:25Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.
1 Timothy 1:16But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
Treasury of Scripture
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
was.
Acts 8:3
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
Acts 9:1,5,13
And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, …
Acts 22:4
And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.
but.
1 Timothy 1:16
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Hosea 2:23
And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.
Romans 5:20,21
Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: …
because.
Numbers 15:30
But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.
Luke 12:47
And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Luke 23:34
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
