1 Timothy 1:13 even though I had previously spoken against Christ, and persecuted Christians and acted outrageously. However, I obtained mercy because I acted out of ignorance, not believing in Christ.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹³ [even] though I had previously spoken against Christ, and persecuted [Christians] and acted outrageously. However, I obtained mercy because I acted out of ignorance, not believing [in Christ].