1 Timothy 1:19

Translations

Modern

…holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

Traditional

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

Literal

…having faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust away, made a shipwreck concerning the faith,

Latin

…habens fidem, et bonam conscientiam, quam quidam repellentes, circa fidem naufragaverunt:

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English

…holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

Notes

1 Timothy 1:19

See also 1:5–6; 6:20–21; 2 Timothy 2:15–18. The conscience is like a guide inside a person (similar to a gyroscope, which helps something stay steady and on course). Keeping your conscience clear (or good) means protecting it so that it is not damaged or destroyed (see study note on 1 Timothy 4:2).

1 Timothy 1:18–20

Paul continues instructing Timothy (1:3–11). He advises Timothy to use available resources, remain faithful, and learn from two poor examples. The church should expect Paul’s delegate to do these things (the church is also part of the audience; see 1 Timothy Book Introduction, “Literary Genre”).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) By Faith Women’s Roles in the New Testament Church

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Revelation 3:8
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2 Peter 2:1–3
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Glossary

Hymenaeus Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Apostasy: Hymenaeus and Alexander Apostates: Hymenaeus and Alexander Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Backsliders: Hymenaeus and Alexander Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Conquering Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Conscience: Keep the Faith in Purity of Doctrines: False Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Necessary in the Christian Warfare Faith: Saints should Hold, with a Good Conscience Ships: (Wrecked) Departure from the Faith The Conscience War is a Good Warfare War with a Good Conscience War with Faith Warfare of Saints is a Good Warfare Warfare of Saints: To be Carried On with a Good Conscience Warfare of Saints: To be Carried On with Faith

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