1 Timothy 1:13-15

13 I, who was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I was shown mercy, because, being ignorant, I did it in unbelief,

14 and the grace of our Lord superabounded with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

15 Faithful is this word, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief[2].