The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. 1 Timothy 1:15

I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence. But, I received mercy, because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of the Lord overflowed for me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Because Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst, for that very reason, I received mercy. Jesus Christs displayed the utmost patience with me, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of all ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forevermore, Amen! 1 Timothy 1:12-17