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1 Timothy 1:14

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The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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Ephesus was a major city in Roman Asia where Timothy was serving to confront false teaching in the church; Macedonia was the region Paul departed for after urging Timothy to remain. This setting frames Paul’s testimony in verse 14 of God’s abundant grace transforming a former persecutor.

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1 Timothy 1:14 mentions Ephesus and Macedonia.

Ephesus · Benh LIEU SONG
Macedonia · Sakistriantafyllou

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