^{12 Ref} And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;

^{13 Ref} although I was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

^{14 Ref} The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

^{15 Ref} The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.