1 Timothy 1:15

“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire compassion, and not sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

if somehow I might move to jealousy my fellow countrymen and save some of them.

For I am the least of the apostles, and not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

It is a trustworthy saying: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.

It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance.

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate,

It is a trustworthy saying: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

This is a trustworthy saying. And concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be intent to lead in good works. These things are good and profitable for men.