1Ti 1:13 | MHM | STEP | v. 13 : Paul remembers his past, saying that before he was saved, he was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious (1 Timothy 1:13 ). He once attacked the church and spoke against God (Acts 8:3; Acts 9:1 ). Even the worst sins can be forgiven if someone truly repents. Paul is honest about his past mistakes so others can see the greatness of God’s mercy. Paul says, but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief . He did not understand what he was doing and did not believe in Jesus. Even though ignorance does not make wrong things right, it can make them less serious. Paul’s lack of faith led him to sin, but God still showed him mercy (Luke 12:48 ).

‏ 1 Timothy 1:13

v. 13: Paul remembers his past, saying that before he was saved, he was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious (1 Timothy 1:13 ^a). He once attacked the church and spoke against God (Acts 8:3; Acts 9:1 ^b). Even the worst sins can be forgiven if someone truly repents. Paul is honest about his past mistakes so others can see the greatness of God’s mercy.

Paul says, but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. He did not understand what he was doing and did not believe in Jesus. Even though ignorance does not make wrong things right, it can make them less serious. Paul’s lack of faith led him to sin, but God still showed him mercy (Luke 12:48 ^c).