1 Timothy 1:12 web — And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;

World English Bible

"And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;"

— 1 Timothy 1:12, World English Bible

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

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as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

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for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

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according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

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And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;

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although I was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

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The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

1 Timothy 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:12 say?
1 Timothy 1:12 in the World English Bible reads: “And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:12 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 1:12.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:12 in?
1 Timothy 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 1:12?
1 Timothy 1:12 reads (WEB): “And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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