1 Timothy 1:10 net — sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to so…

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"sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching."

— 1 Timothy 1:10, NET Bible

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

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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.

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But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

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realizing that law is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

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sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.

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This accords with the glorious gospel of the blessed God that was entrusted to me.

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I am grateful to the one who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful in putting me into ministry,

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even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

1 Timothy 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:10 say?
1 Timothy 1:10 in the NET Bible reads: “sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:10 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 1:10.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:10 in?
1 Timothy 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 1:10?
1 Timothy 1:10 reads (NET): “sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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