And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me,

because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry,

although I was formerly a blasphemer,

a persecutor, and an insolent man;

but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant,

with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

 

 

 

 

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise,

be honor and glory forever and ever.

Amen.