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1 Timothy 1:12–13

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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.
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From verse 12

  1. Philippians 4:13Rank 1 from verse 12
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    13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

  2. 2 Timothy 4:17Rank 2 from verse 12
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    17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

  3. 2 Corinthians 12:9–10Rank 3 from verse 12
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    9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

    10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

  4. Colossians 1:25Rank 4 from verse 12
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    25Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

  5. Acts 9:15Rank 5 from verse 12
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    15But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

From verse 13

  1. Acts 8:3Rank 1 from verse 13
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    3As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

  2. 1 Peter 2:10Rank 2 from verse 13
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    10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

  3. Hebrews 6:4–8Rank 3 from verse 13
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    4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

    5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

    6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

    7For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:

    8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.

  4. 2 Peter 2:21–22Rank 4 from verse 13
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    21For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.

    22But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

  5. Acts 9:13Rank 5 from verse 13
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    13Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

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1 Timothy 1:12

COMBINED MEANING

thank

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To express gratitude for a favor; to make acknowledgments to one for kindness bestowed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

counted

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Sense 1: Past tense or past participle of count: numbered or calculated. Sense 2: Past tense or past participle of count: reckoned, regarded, esteemed, or accounted as.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

putting

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Setting, placing, laying, or appointing; in phrases, putting away removes, putting off discards, putting on clothes or equips, and putting in remembrance calls something to mind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ministry

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Sense 1: Service or appointed work, including the duties of an office or charge. Sense 2: The agency, instrumentality, or means by which service is performed.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

1 Timothy 1:13

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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blasphemer

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One who speaks evil, reproachfully, or profanely, especially against God or sacred things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

persecutor

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One that persecutes; one that pursues another unjustly and vexatiously, particularly on account of religious principles.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

injurious

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Spiteful, insolent, abusive, or harmful toward others.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

obtained

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of obtain, meaning to gain, acquire, receive, secure, or attain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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11According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

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13Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

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14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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