Rotherham(i)
13 Though, formerly, a defamer, and persecutor, and insulter; nevertheless mercy was shown me, because, without knowledge, I acted, in unbelief:
14 Yet exceeding abundant was the favour of our Lord, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
15 Faithful, the saying! and, of all acceptance, worthy,––that, Christ Jesus, came into the world, sinners, to save: of whom, the chief, am, I; ––
16 Nevertheless, on this account, was mercy shewn me,––that, in me, the chief, Christ Jesus might shew forth his entire longsuffering, for an ensample of them about to believe on him unto life age–abiding.
17 Now, unto the King of the ages,––incorruptible, invisible, alone God, be honour and glory, unto the ages of ages, Amen!
18 This charge, I commit unto thee, child Timothy, According to the prophecies, running before on thee, in order that thou mightest war, with them, the noble warfare. 19 Holding faith and a good conscience,––which some, thrusting from them, concerning their faith, have made shipwreck:–– 20 Of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may be taught by discipline not to be defaming.
18 This charge, I commit unto thee, child Timothy, According to the prophecies, running before on thee, in order that thou mightest war, with them, the noble warfare. 19 Holding faith and a good conscience,––which some, thrusting from them, concerning their faith, have made shipwreck:–– 20 Of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may be taught by discipline not to be defaming.