And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord,
who hath enabled me,
for that he counted me faithful,
putting me into the ministry;
Who was before a blasphemer,
and a persecutor,
and injurious:
but I obtained mercy,
because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
And the grace of our Lord
was exceeding abundant
with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
This is a faithful saying,
and worthy of all acceptation,
came into the world to save sinners;
of whom I am chief.
1 Timothy 1:12-15
"Saul offered his services. Breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord." Acts of the Apostles p.114 E.G.W.
