He would later write, “Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst” (1 Timothy 1:13–15).
Kalaunan ay isinulat niya, Bagaman nang una ako'y naging mamumusong, at manguusig; at mangaalipusta: gayon ma'y kinahabagan ako, sapagka't yao'y ginawa ko sa di pagkaalam sa kawalan ng pananampalataya; At totoong sumagana ang biyaya ng ating Panginoon na nasa pananampalataya at pagibig na pawang kay Cristo Jesus. Tapat ang pasabi, at nararapat tanggapin ng lahat, na si Cristo Jesus ay naparito sa sanglibutan upang iligtas ang mga makasalanan; na ako ang pangulo sa mga ito.