12. And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, for he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry,
13. who was before a blasphemer and a persecutor and injurious, but I was received unto mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
14. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
15. This is a faithful saying and worthy of acceptation by all, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am first.
16. But for this cause I was received unto mercy that in me first, Jesus Christ might show forth all clemency, for an example to those who should hereafter believe in him for eternal life.
17. Therefore unto the King forever, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
18. This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, so that according to past prophecies regarding thee, that thou by them might war a good warfare;
19. holding fast faith and a good conscience, which some, having cast away, have shipwrecked in their faith,
20. Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered unto Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.