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1 Timothy 1:5-7
New English Translation
1 Timothy 1:5-7
New English Translation
5 But the aim of our instruction[a] is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.[b] 6 Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion. 7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently.[c]
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- 1 Timothy 1:5 tn Grk “the instruction,” referring to orthodox Christian teaching and ministry in general, in contrast to that of the false teachers mentioned in 1:3-4.
- 1 Timothy 1:5 tn Grk “love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”
- 1 Timothy 1:7 tn The Greek reinforces this negation: “understand neither what they are saying nor the things they insist on…”
1 Timothy 1:5-7
New International Version
1 Timothy 1:5-7
New International Version
5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart(A) and a good conscience(B) and a sincere faith.(C) 6 Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. 7 They want to be teachers(D) of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.(E)
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