1 Timothy 1:15-20

15This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the worst of them!

16But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

17Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.

18I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

19To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.

20Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.