1 Timothy 1:19

keeping fast hold of faith and a good conscience; which certain individuals have cast aside, and so made shipwreck of their faith.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

18This charge then, I am laying upon you, Timothy, my son, according to the predictions formerly made concerning you. Fight the good fight in the spirit of these predictions,

20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given over to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:27"Which one of you by being anxious is able to add even one cubit to his stature?

Galatians 1:6I am amazed that you are so soon shifting your ground, and deserting him who called you by the grace of Christ,

Philippians 3:18For there are many - as I used often to tell you, and am now telling you even with tears - who live and walk as the enemies of the cross of Christ.

1 Timothy 3:9holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

1 Timothy 6:9Those who desire to be rich fall into the snares of temptation and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

2 Timothy 3:1But of this be sure. In the last days grievous times will come.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 1:19-20

Paul's Charge to Timothy. ( a. d. 64.) 18 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; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 20 Of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. Here is the charge he gives to Timothy to proceed in his work with resolution, v. 18 . Observe here, The gospel is… Read the whole commentary →

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