1:12 I am grateful to the one who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful in putting me into ministry, 1:13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant 1 man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief, 1:14 and our Lord’s grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus. 2 1:15 This saying 3 is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the worst of them! 4 1:16 But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that 5 in me as the worst, 6 Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.