1 Timothy 1:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 1:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 1:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbel..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 1:13 — KJV
“Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.”
— 1 Timothy 1:13 (KJV)
1 Timothy 1:13 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 1:13
“And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. by their...: Heb. by their hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:13: before, mercy, because
“For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: believed: or, obeyed”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:13: obtained, mercy, unbelief
“For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:13: before, because
“And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me. to me: Heb. before me”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:13: before, because
“And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. If...: or, And I, as I have been, etc.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:13: before, mercy
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