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1 Timothy 1:19-1964 bbe — Keeping faith, and being conscious of well-doing; for some, by not doing these things, have gone wrong in relation to t…

Bible in Basic English

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Keeping faith, and being conscious of well-doing; for some, by not doing these things, have gone wrong in relation to the faith:

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Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.

— 1 Timothy 1:19-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Timothy 1:19-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. ”

  • ASV

    “holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith: of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. ”

  • WEB

    “holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith; of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.”

  • NET

    “To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith. Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.”

  • DRB

    “Having faith and a good conscience, which some rejecting have made shipwreck concerning the faith. Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered up to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. ”

  • KJVA

    “Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. ”

1 Timothy 1 — Context

16

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.

17

Now to the King eternal, ever-living, unseen, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. So be it.

18

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,

19

Keeping faith, and being conscious of well-doing; for some, by not doing these things, have gone wrong in relation to the faith:

20

Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.

1 Timothy 1:19-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:19-1964 say?
1 Timothy 1:19-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Keeping faith, and being conscious of well-doing; for some, by not doing these things, have gone wrong in relation to the faith: Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:19-1964 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:19-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verses 19–1964.
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 1:19-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:19-1964 in?
1 Timothy 1:19-1964 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 1:19-1964?
1 Timothy 1:19-1964 reads (BBE): “Keeping faith, and being conscious of well-doing; for some, by not doing these things, have gone wrong in relation to the faith: Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.” 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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