NSB(i)
11 Sound teaching (doctrine) is according to the good news of the glory of the blessed (happy) God. This was committed to my trust.
12 I thank him that enabled me and counted me faithful, appointing me to his service, Christ Jesus our Lord.
13 I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a violent aggressor. I was shown mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.