1 Timothy 1:19

Holding on to faith and a good conscience; which some have rejected and so shipwrecked their faith:

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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 I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies once made about you, that by them you might fight the good fight;

20Among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:27Which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to the span of his life?

Galatians 1:6I marvel that you are so quickly deserting him who called you by the grace of Christ, for another gospel:

Philippians 3:18For many, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even with weeping, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ:

1 Timothy 3:9Holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

1 Timothy 6:9But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 3:1But know this also, that in the last days perilous times shall 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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