1:13 我从前是亵渎 神的，逼迫人的，侮慢人的，然而我还蒙了怜悯，因我是不信、不明白的时候而做的。
1:14 并且我主的恩是格外丰盛，使我在基督耶稣里有信心和爱心。
1:15 “基督耶稣降世，为要拯救罪人。”这话是可信的，是十分可佩服的。在罪人中我是个罪魁。
1:16 然而我蒙了怜悯，是因耶稣基督要在我这罪魁身上显明他一切的忍耐，给后来信他得永生的人作榜样。
1:17 但愿尊贵、荣耀归与那不能朽坏、不能看见、永世的君王、独一的神，直到永永远远。阿们！
13Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.
14The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst.
16But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.
17Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.