Parallel Chapters and Verses, Greek and Hebrew Lexicon, Commentaries, Strong's Bible Dictionary, Concordances and Cross References for 1 Timothy 1
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1 Timothy 1:1
New American Standard Bible: Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope,
God's Word Translation: From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our confidence.
King James Version: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
Bible in Basic English: Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the order of God our Saviour and Christ Jesus our hope;
Weymouth New Testament: Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God our Saviour and Christ Jesus our hope:
World English Bible: Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and Christ Jesus our hope;

Alphabetical: according an and apostle by Christ command commandment God hope is Jesus of our Paul Savior the to who

GSB: 1:1 Paul, {1} an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, [which is] our hope;
(1) First of all, he affirms his own free vocation and also Timothy's, that the one might be confirmed by the other: and in addition he declares the sum of the apostolic doctrine, that is, the mercy of God in Christ Jesus apprehended by faith, the end of which is yet hoped for.

PNT: 1:1 The Work Assigned to Timothy

SUMMARY OF I TIMOTHY 1:
Greetings. Why Timothy Was Left at Ephesus. The True Object of the Commandment. Whom the Law Affects. Paul's Call to the Apostleship. Hymenaeus and Alexander.
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ. As one object of this letter was to strengthen Timothy's authority, Paul writes as an apostle.
By the commandment of God. See Ro 16:26. As the Judaizing opposers tried to show that Paul was inferior to Peter and the other apostles, he often recalls the fact that his appointment came not from them, and that he was independent of them. The Lord sent him to the Gentiles, as they were sent to the Jews (Ac 9:15).

WES: 1:1 Paul an apostle - Familiarity is to be set aside where the things of God are concerned. According to the commandment of God - The authoritative appointment of God the Father. Our Saviour - So styled in many other places likewise, as being the grand orderer of the whole scheme of our salvation. And Christ our hope - That is, the author, object, and ground, of all our hope.

MHC: 1:1-4 Jesus Christ is a Christian's hope; all our hopes of eternal life are built upon him; and Christ is in us the hope of glory. The apostle seems to have been the means of Timothy's conversion; who served with him in his ministry, as a dutiful son with a loving father. That which raises questions, is not for edifying; that which gives occasion for doubtful disputes, pulls down the church rather than builds it up. Godliness of heart and life can only be kept up and increased, by the exercise of faith in the truths and promises of God, through Jesus Christ. 1 Timothy 1:2

New American Standard Bible: To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
God's Word Translation: To Timothy, a genuine child in faith. Good will, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord are yours!
King James Version: Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
Bible in Basic English: To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Weymouth New Testament: To Timothy, my own true son in the faith. May grace, mercy and peace be granted to you from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
World English Bible: to Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Alphabetical: TRUE child Christ faith Father from God Grace in Jesus Lord mercy my our peace son the Timothy To

GSB: 1:2 Unto Timothy, [my] own son in the faith: Grace, {a} mercy, [and] peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
(a) There is as much difference between mercy and grace, as is between the effect and the cause: for grace is that free good will of God, by which he chose us in Christ, and mercy is that free justification which follows it.

PNT: 1:2 Timothy, [my] own son in the faith. One of his converts. Compare Titus 1:4.

WES: 1:2 Grace, mercy, peace - St. Paul wishes grace and peace in his epistles to the churches. To Timotheus he adds mercy, the most tender grace towards those who stand in need of it. The experience of this prepares a man to be a minister of the gospel.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:3

New American Standard Bible: As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines,
God's Word Translation: When I was going to the province of Macedonia, I encouraged you to stay in the city of Ephesus. That way you could order certain people to stop teaching false doctrine
King James Version: As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
Bible in Basic English: It was my desire, when I went on into Macedonia, that you might make a stop at Ephesus, to give orders to certain men not to put forward a different teaching,
Weymouth New Testament: When I was on my journey to Macedonia I begged you to remain on in Ephesus that you might remonstrate with certain persons because of their erroneous teaching
World English Bible: As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,

Alphabetical: FALSE As at certain command departure doctrines Ephesus for I in instruct into longer Macedonia may men my not on remain so stay strange teach that there to upon urged went when you

GSB: 1:3 {2} As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
(2) This whole epistle consists in admonitions, in which all the duties of a faithful pastor are plainly set out. And the first admonition is this, that no innovation is made either in the apostle's doctrine itself, or in the manner of teaching it.

PNT: 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus. Paul, it is presumed, seeing on the occasion of his last visit the need of a trusty evangelist at Ephesus to counteract the errors which were arising, had left Timothy behind. He was not left there as a bishop, as has been sometimes claimed, for we find that a part of his business was to appoint bishops; but as the representative of the apostle, an evangelist. The office of Titus in Crete was similar.

That they teach no other doctrine. Than the gospel which they had been taught. Some of the errors which he was to correct are stated in 1Ti 1:4.

WES: 1:3 Charge some to teach no other doctrine - Than I have taught. Let them put nothing in the place of it, add nothing to it.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:4

New American Standard Bible: nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.
God's Word Translation: and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These myths and genealogies raise a lot of questions rather than promoting God's plan, which centers in faith.
King James Version: Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
Bible in Basic English: Or to give attention to stories and long lists of generations, from which come questionings and doubts, in place of God's ordered way of life which is in faith;
Weymouth New Testament: and the attention they bestow on mere fables and endless pedigrees, such as lead to controversy rather than to a true stewardship for God, which only exists where there is faith. And I make the same request now.
World English Bible: neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith-

Alphabetical: administration and attention by controversies devote endless faith furthering genealogies give God God's is mere myths nor of pay promote rather rise speculation than the themselves These to which work

GSB: 1:4 {3} Neither give heed to fables and endless {b} genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do].
(3) The doctrine is corrupted not only by false opinions, but also by vain and curious speculations: the declaration and utterance of which can help our faith in no way.
(b) He makes note of one type of vain question.

PNT: 1:4 Neither give heed to fables. The fables are called Jewish in Titus 1:14. It is likely such fables as those of the Talmud are meant, legends which have been added to the history of the Old Testament, additions to the Scriptures. Though the Talmud was committed to writing a little later, it aimed to collect the legends and traditions which had been long in existence.

Endless genealogies. Philo, a learned Alexandrian Jew who wrote a little before Paul's time, built up a whole system on genealogies. The names in the genealogies with him represented the various conditions of the soul. Some have supposed that Paul refers to some foolish fancies of the Gnostics, but those were of later date.
Which minister questions. Raise discussions.

WES: 1:4 Neither give heed - So as either to teach or regard them. To fables - Fabulous Jewish traditions. And endless genealogies - Nor those delivered in scripture, but the long intricate pedigrees whereby they strove to prove their descent from such or such a person. Which afford questions - Which lead only to useless and endless controversies.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:5

New American Standard Bible: But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
God's Word Translation: My goal in giving you this order is for love to flow from a pure heart, from a clear conscience, and from a sincere faith.
King James Version: Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
Bible in Basic English: But the effect of the order is love coming from a clean heart, and a knowledge of what is right, and true faith:
Weymouth New Testament: But the end sought to be secured by exhortation is the love which springs from a pure heart, a clear conscience and a sincere faith.
World English Bible: but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;

Alphabetical: a and But comes command conscience faith from goal good heart instruction is love of our pure sincere The this which

GSB: 1:5 {4} Now the end of the {c} commandment is {d} charity out of a pure heart, and [of] a good conscience, and [of] faith unfeigned:
(4) The second admonition is, that the right use and practice of the doctrine must be joined with the doctrine. And that consists in pure charity, and a good conscience, and true faith.
(c) Of the Law.
(d) There is neither love without a good conscience, nor a good conscience without faith, nor faith without the word of God.

PNT: 1:5 The end of the commandment is charity. The purpose of the charge (Revised Version) entrusted to you is love. See 1Ti 1:3. You must show these teachers that instead of teaching foolish fables they must inculcate love. The three things essential to a pure and holy love are: (1) A pure heart; (2) a good conscience; and (3) sincere faith.

WES: 1:5 Whereas the end of the commandment - of the whole Christian institution. Is love - And this was particularly the end of the commandment which Timotheus was to enforce at Ephesus, 1Tim 1:3,18. The foundation is faith; the end, love. But this can only subsist in an heart purified by faith, and is always attended with a good conscience.

MHC: 1:5-11 Whatever tends to weaken love to God, or love to the brethren, tends to defeat the end of the commandment. The design of the gospel is answered, when sinners, through repentance towards God and faith in Jesus Christ, are brought to exercise Christian love. And as believers were righteous persons in God's appointed way, the law was not against them. But unless we are made righteous by faith in Christ, really repenting and forsaking sin, we are yet under the curse of the law, even according to the gospel of the blessed God, and are unfit to share the holy happiness of heaven. 1 Timothy 1:6

New American Standard Bible: For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion,
God's Word Translation: Some people have left these qualities behind and have turned to useless discussions.
King James Version: From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
Bible in Basic English: From which some have been turned away, giving themselves to foolish talking;
Weymouth New Testament: From these some have drifted away, and have wandered into empty words.
World English Bible: from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned aside to vain talking;

Alphabetical: and aside away discussion For from fruitless have meaningless men Some straying talk these things to turned wandered

GSB: 1:6 {5} From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
(5) That which he spoke before generally of vain and curious controversies, he applies to those who, pretending a zeal of the Law, dwelled upon outward things, and never made an end of babbling of foolish trifles.

PNT: 1:6 From which some having swerved. From love based on these three principles: of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and faith unfeigned (1Ti 1:5).

Vain talking. Are engaging in idle disputes.

WES: 1:6 From which - Love and a good conscience. Some are turned aside - An affectation of high and extensive knowledge sets a man at the greatest distance from faith, and all sense of divine things. To vain jangling - And of all vanities, none are more vain than dry, empty disputes on the things of God.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:7

New American Standard Bible: wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though they do not understand either what they are saying or the matters about which they make confident assertions.
God's Word Translation: They want to be experts in Moses' Teachings. However, they don't understand what they're talking about or the things about which they speak so confidently.
King James Version: Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
Bible in Basic English: Desiring to be teachers of the law, though they have no knowledge of what they say or of the statements which they make so certainly.
Weymouth New Testament: They are ambitious to be teachers of the Law, although they do not understand either their own words or what the things are about which they make such confident assertions.
World English Bible: desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor about what they strongly affirm.

Alphabetical: about affirm are assertions be but confident confidently do either even know law make matters not of or saying so talking teachers the They though to understand want wanting what which

GSB: 1:7 {6} Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
(6) There are none more unlearned, and more impudent in usurping the name of holiness, than foolish babblers, who reason fallaciously.

PNT: 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law. To be teachers of law; there is no article. These aspire to a work for which they are totally unfitted. Who has not met the class of men described?

WES: 1:7 Understanding neither the very things they speak, nor the subject they speak of.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:8

New American Standard Bible: But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully,
God's Word Translation: We know that Moses' Teachings are good if they are used as they were intended to be used.
King James Version: But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
Bible in Basic English: We are conscious that the law is good, if a man makes a right use of it,
Weymouth New Testament: Now we know that the Law is good, if a man uses it in the way it should be used,
World English Bible: But we know that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully,

Alphabetical: But good if is it know law lawfully one properly that the uses We

GSB: 1:8 {7} But we know that the law [is] good, if a man use it lawfully;
(7) The taking away of an objection: he does not condemn the Law, but requires the right use and practice of it.

PNT: 1:8 The law [is] good, if a man use it lawfully. Its object was not, however, to teach fables, and genealogies, and foolish fancies. The men he opposes asserted that the law was good, but made a wrong use of it.

WES: 1:8 We grant the whole Mosaic law is good, answers excellent purposes, if a man use it in a proper manner. Even the ceremonial is good, as it points to Christ; and the moral law is holy, just, and good, on its own nature; and of admirable use both to convince unbelievers, and to guide believers in all holiness.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:9

New American Standard Bible: realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers
God's Word Translation: For example, a person must realize that laws are not intended for people who have God's approval. Laws are intended for lawbreakers and rebels, for ungodly people and sinners, for those who think nothing is holy or sacred, for those who kill their fathers, their mothers, or other people.
King James Version: Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
Bible in Basic English: With the knowledge that the law is made, not for the upright man, but for those who have no respect for law and order, for evil men and sinners, for the unholy and those who have no religion, for those who put their fathers or mothers to death, for takers of life,
Weymouth New Testament: and remembers that a law is not enacted to control a righteous man, but for the lawless and rebellious, the irreligious and sinful, the godless and profane--for those who strike their fathers or their mothers, for murderers,
World English Bible: as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

Alphabetical: a also and are but fact fathers for irreligious is kill know law lawbreakers lawless made mothers murderers not or person profane realizing rebellious rebels righteous sinful sinners that the their those ungodly unholy We who

GSB: 1:9 {8} Knowing this, that the law is not made for a {e} righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for {f} sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
(8) He indeed escapes the curse of the Law, and therefore does not abhor it, who fleeing and avoiding those things which the Law condemns, gives himself with all his heart to observe it: and he does not make a vain babbling of outward and curious matters.
(e) And such a one is he, whom the Lord has endued with true doctrine, and with the Holy Spirit.
(f) To those who make an art, as it were, of sinning.

PNT: 1:9 The law is not made for a righteous man. Law (there is no article) is not given to justify men, but to restrain, condemn, and punish the wicked. A long catalogue of sins, common in the Gentile world, are given, which were all condemned by the law.

WES: 1:9 The law doth not lie against a righteous man - Doth not strike or condemn him. But against the lawless and disobedient - They who despise the authority of the lawgiver violate the first commandment, which is the foundation of the law, and the ground of all obedience. Against the ungodly and sinners - Who break the second commandment, worshipping idols, or not worshipping the true God. The unholy and profane - Who break the third commandment by taking his name in vain.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:10

New American Standard Bible: and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,
God's Word Translation: Laws are intended for people involved in sexual sins, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for those who lie when they take an oath, and for whatever else is against accurate teachings.
King James Version: For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
Bible in Basic English: For those who go after loose women, for those with unnatural desires, for those who take men prisoners, who make false statements and false oaths, and those who do any other things against the right teaching,
Weymouth New Testament: fornicators, sodomites, slave-dealers, liars and false witnesses; and for whatever else is opposed to wholesome teaching
World English Bible: for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

Alphabetical: adulterers and contrary doctrine else for homosexuals immoral is kidnappers liars men perjurers perverts slave sound teaching the to traders whatever

PNT: 1:10 Kidnappers. Those who stole men and sold them into slavery.

Contrary to sound doctrine. Everything is forbidden which is opposed to the gospel.

WES: 1:10 Manstealers - The worst of all thieves, in comparison of whom, highwaymen and housebreakers are innocent. What then are most traders in negroes, procurers of servants for America, and all who list soldiers by lies, tricks, or enticements?

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:11

New American Standard Bible: according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
God's Word Translation: Moses' Teachings were intended to be used in agreement with the Good News that contains the glory of the blessed God. I was entrusted with that Good News.
King James Version: According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
Bible in Basic English: Which may be seen in the good news of the glory of the great God, which was given into my care.
Weymouth New Testament: and is not in accordance with the Good News of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.
World English Bible: according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

Alphabetical: according been blessed conforms entrusted glorious God gospel have he I me of that the to which with

GSB: 1:11 {9} According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, {10} which was committed to my trust.
(9) He contrasts fond and vain babbling with, not only the Law, but the Gospel also, which does not condemn, but greatly commends the wholesome doctrine contained in the commandments of God. And therefore he calls it a glorious Gospel, and the Gospel of the blessed God, the power of which these babblers did not know.
(10) A reason why neither any other Gospel is to be taught than he has taught in the Church, neither after any other way, because there is no other Gospel besides that which God committed to him.

PNT: 1:11 According to the glorious gospel. The sound doctrine taught in the gospel, which was his trust.

WES: 1:11 According to the glorious gospel - Which, far from making void, does effectually establish, the law.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:12

New American Standard Bible: I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service,
God's Word Translation: I thank Christ Jesus our Lord that he has trusted me and has appointed me to do his work with the strength he has given me.
King James Version: And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
Bible in Basic English: I give praise to him who gave me power, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he took me to be true, making me his servant,
Weymouth New Testament: I am thankful to Him who made me strong--even Christ Jesus our Lord--because He has judged me to be faithful and has put me into His service,
World English Bible: And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;

Alphabetical: appointing because Christ considered faithful given has he his I into Jesus Lord me our putting service strength strengthened thank that to who

GSB: 1:12 {11} And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath {g} enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
(11) He maintains of necessity his apostleship against some that did find fault with his former life, debasing himself even to hell, to advance only Christ's only, with which he abolished all those his former doings.
(g) Who gave me strength, not only when I had no will to do well, but also when I was wholly given to evil.

PNT: 1:12 Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me. Hath given me power to preach this glorious gospel, by counting me faithful, and appointing me to his service.

WES: 1:12 I thank Christ, who hath enabled me, in that he accounted me faithful, having put me into the ministry - The meaning is, I thank him for putting me into the ministry, and enabling me to be faithful therein.

MHC: 1:12-17 The apostle knew that he would justly have perished, if the Lord had been extreme to mark what was amiss; and also if his grace and mercy had not been abundant to him when dead in sin, working faith and love to Christ in his heart. This is a faithful saying; these are true and faithful words, which may be depended on, That the Son of God came into the world, willingly and purposely to save sinners. No man, with Paul's example before him, can question the love and power of Christ to save him, if he really desires to trust in him as the Son of God, who once died on the cross, and now reigns upon the throne of glory, to save all that come to God through him. Let us then admire and praise the grace of God our Saviour; and ascribe to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, three Persons in the unity of the Godhead, the glory of all done in, by, and for us. 1 Timothy 1:13

New American Standard Bible: even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief;
God's Word Translation: In the past I cursed him, persecuted him, and acted arrogantly toward him. However, I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief.
King James Version: Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Bible in Basic English: Though I had said violent words against God, and done cruel acts, causing great trouble: but I was given mercy, because I did it without knowledge, not having faith;
Weymouth New Testament: though I was previously a blasphemer and a persecutor and had been insolent in outrage. Yet mercy was shown me, because I had acted ignorantly, not having as yet believed;
World English Bible: although I was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

Alphabetical: a acted aggressor and because blasphemer Even formerly I ignorance ignorantly in man mercy once persecutor shown though unbelief violent was Yet

GSB: 1:13 Who was before a {h} blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief.
(h) These are the meritorious works which Paul brags of.

PNT: 1:13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious. Paul never could forget his old life, before he was converted.

But I obtained mercy, because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief. The reason is that he was honest, sincere in his opposition, being an unbeliever, and acting ignorantly. Had he been a willful sinner, he would never have been chosen.

WES: 1:13 A blasphemer - Of Christ. A persecutor - Of his church. A reviler - Of his doctrine and people. But I obtained mercy - He does not say, because I was unconditionally elected; but because I did it in ignorance. Not that his ignorance took away his sin; but it left him capable of mercy; which he would hardly have been, had he acted thus contrary to his own conviction.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:14

New American Standard Bible: and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.
God's Word Translation: Our Lord was very kind to me. Through his kindness he brought me to faith and gave me the love that Christ Jesus shows people.
King James Version: And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Bible in Basic English: And the grace of our Lord was very great, with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Weymouth New Testament: and the grace of our Lord came to me in overflowing fulness, conferring faith on me and the love which is in Christ Jesus.
World English Bible: The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Alphabetical: abundant abundantly along and are Christ faith found grace in Jesus Lord love me more of on our out poured than that The was which with

GSB: 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant {12} with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
(12) He proves this change by the effects, because he who was a profane man, has become a believer: and he that did most outrageously persecute Christ, burns now in love towards him.

PNT: 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant. In the mercy shown to him, for his eyes were opened,

with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. He became a believer and was filled with love of Christ.

WES: 1:14 And the grace - Whereby I obtained mercy. Was exceeding abundant with faith - Opposite to my preceding unbelief. And love - Opposite to my blasphemy, persecution, and oppression.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:15

New American Standard Bible: It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.
God's Word Translation: This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the foremost sinner.
King James Version: This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
Bible in Basic English: It is a true saying, in which all may put their faith, that Christ Jesus came into the world to give salvation to sinners, of whom I am the chief:
Weymouth New Testament: Faithful is the saying, and deserving of universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; among whom I stand foremost.
World English Bible: The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Alphabetical: a acceptance all am among came Christ deserves deserving foremost full Here I into is It Jesus of save saying sinners statement that the to trustworthy whom world worst

GSB: 1:15 {13} This [is] a {i} faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
(13) He turns the reproach of the adversaries upon their own head, showing that this singular example of the goodness of God, contributes greatly to the benefit of the whole Church.
(i) Worthy to be believed.

PNT: 1:15 This [is] a faithful saying. That Christ came to save sinners. Paul, a sinner saved, was a proof that the saying was faithful.

Of whom I am chief. Because he had sinned so grievously in persecuting Christ. He was a great sinner saved.

WES: 1:15 This is a faithful saying - A most solemn preface. And worthy of all acceptation - Well deserving to be accepted, received, embraced, with all the faculties of our whole soul. That Christ - Promised. Jesus - Exhibited. Came into the world to save sinners - All sinners, without exception.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:16

New American Standard Bible: Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
God's Word Translation: However, I was treated with mercy so that Christ Jesus could use me, the foremost sinner, to demonstrate his patience. This patience serves as an example for those who would believe in him and live forever.
King James Version: Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Bible in Basic English: But for this reason I was given mercy, so that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might make clear all his mercy, as an example to those who in the future would have faith in him to eternal life.
Weymouth New Testament: But mercy was shown me in order that in me as the foremost of sinners Christ Jesus might display the fulness of His long-suffering patience as an example to encourage those who would afterwards be resting their faith on Him with a view to the Life of the Ages.
World English Bible: However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.

Alphabetical: an and as believe But Christ demonstrate display eternal example for foremost found him his I in Jesus life me mercy might of on patience perfect reason receive shown sinners so that the this those unlimited very was who worst would Yet

PNT: 1:16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy. One cause of his obtaining mercy was that in him Christ might show how long-suffering he is. He forgave, saved and blessed the bitter enemy.

A pattern. An example for all believers to follow.

WES: 1:16 For this cause God showed me mercy, that all his longsuffering might be shown, and that none might hereafter despair.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:17

New American Standard Bible: Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
God's Word Translation: Worship and glory belong forever to the eternal king, the immortal, invisible, and only God. Amen.
King James Version: Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Bible in Basic English: Now to the King eternal, ever-living, unseen, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. So be it.
Weymouth New Testament: Now to the immortal and invisible King of the Ages, who alone is God, be honour and glory to the Ages of the Ages! Amen.
World English Bible: Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Alphabetical: Amen and be eternal ever for forever glory God honor immortal invisible King Now only the to

GSB: 1:17 {14} Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the {k} only wise God, [be] honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(14) He breaks out into an exclamation, even because of the very zeal of his mind, because he cannot satisfy himself in amplifying the grace of God.
(k) See Geneva Joh 17:3

PNT: 1:17 Now unto the King. The remembrance of the great mercy to him causes him to break forth in praise. Compare Ro 16:25-27 1Ti 6:16.

Eternal. King of the ages.

WES: 1:17 The King of eternity - A phrase frequent with the Hebrews. How unspeakably sweet is the thought of eternity to believers!

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:18

New American Standard Bible: This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight,
God's Word Translation: Timothy, my child, I'm giving you this order about the prophecies that are still coming to you: Use these prophecies in faith and with a clear conscience to fight this noble war.
King James Version: This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
Bible in Basic English: This order I give to you, Timothy my son, in harmony with the words of the prophets about you, so that by them you may be strong, fighting the good fight,
Weymouth New Testament: This is the charge which I entrust to you, my son Timothy, in accordance with the inspired instructions concerning you which were given me long ago, that being equipped with them as your armour you may be continually fighting the good fight,
World English Bible: This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;

Alphabetical: about accordance by command concerning entrust fight following give good I in instruction keeping made may my once previously prophecies so son that the them this Timothy to with you

GSB: 1:18 {15} This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by {l} them mightest war a good warfare;
(15) The conclusion of both the former fatherly admonitions, that is, that Timothy striving bravely against all stops, being called to the ministry according to many prophecies which went before of him, should both maintain the doctrine which he had received, and keep also a good conscience.
(l) By the help of them.

PNT: 1:18 This charge I commit to thee, son Timothy. The charge referred to in 1Ti 1:3,5.

According to the prophecies which went before on thee. Timothy was selected for the ministry by divine direction. One so chosen was chosen according to prophecy, the ordinary meaning being simply a declaration of the divine will. See PNT 1Co 12:28.
That thou by them mayest war a good warefare. For this purpose the prophetic will chose him.

WES: 1:18 This charge I commit to thee - That thou mayest deliver it to the church. According to the prophecies concerning thee - Uttered when thou wast received as an evangelist, 1Tim 4:14; probably by many persons, 1Tim 6:12; that, being encouraged by them, thou mightest war the good warfare.

MHC: 1:18-20 The ministry is a warfare against sin and Satan; carried on under the Lord Jesus, who is the Captain of our salvation. The good hopes others have had of us, should stir us up to duty. And let us be upright in our conduct in all things. The design of the highest censures in the primitive church, was, to prevent further sin, and to reclaim the sinner. May all who are tempted to put away a good conscience, and to abuse the gospel, remember that this is the way to make shipwreck of faith also. 1 Timothy 1:19

New American Standard Bible: keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.
God's Word Translation: Some have refused to let their faith guide their conscience and their faith has been destroyed like a wrecked ship.
King James Version: Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
Bible in Basic English: Keeping faith, and being conscious of well-doing; for some, by not doing these things, have gone wrong in relation to the faith:
Weymouth New Testament: holding fast to faith and a clear conscience, which some have cast aside and have made shipwreck of their faith.
World English Bible: holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;

Alphabetical: a and conscience faith good have holding in keeping on regard rejected shipwreck shipwrecked so Some suffered their these to which

GSB: 1:19 Holding {m} faith, and a good conscience; {16} which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
(m) Wholesome and sound doctrine.
(16) Whoever does not keep a good conscience, loses also by little and little, the gift of understanding. And this he proves by two most lamentable examples.

PNT: 1:19 Holding faith. Essential to every saint, and especially to a minister. Some, however, had swerved from the faith, and

made shipwreck. Faith is an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast (Heb 6:19).

WES: 1:19 Holding fast faith - Which is as a most precious liquor. And a good conscience - Which is as a clean glass. Which - Namely, a good conscience. Some having thrust away - It goes away unwillingly it always says, Do not hurt me. And they who retain this do not make shipwreck of their faith. Indeed, none can make shipwreck of faith who never had it. These, therefore, were once true believers: yet they fell not only foully, but finally; for ships once wrecked cannot be afterwards saved.

MHC: 1 Timothy 1:20

New American Standard Bible: Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.
God's Word Translation: Among these people are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan in order to teach them not to dishonor God.
King James Version: Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Bible in Basic English: Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.
Weymouth New Testament: Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
World English Bible: of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

Alphabetical: Alexander Among and are be blaspheme handed have Hymenaeus I not over Satan so taught that them these they to whom will

GSB: 1:20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; {17} whom I have {n} delivered unto Satan, that they may {o} learn not to blaspheme.
(17) Those who fall from God, and his religion, are not to be endured in the Church, but rather ought to be excommunicated.
(n) Cast out of the Church, and so delivered them to Satan.
(o) That by their pain they might learn how serious it is to blaspheme.

PNT: 1:20 Hymenaeus. He is mentioned as a heretical teacher in 2Ti 2:17.

Alexander. Of whom nothing is known.
I have delivered unto Satan. Excommunicated. Compare 1Co 5:5.

WES: 1:20 Whom - Though absent. I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme - That by what they suffer they may be in some measure restrained, if they will not repent.

MHC:

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