1 Timothy 1:19 asv — holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith:

American Standard Version

"holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith: "

— 1 Timothy 1:19, American Standard Version

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

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howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them that should thereafter believe on him unto eternal life.

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Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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This charge I commit unto thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to thee, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare;

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holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith:

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of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

1 Timothy 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:19 say?
1 Timothy 1:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith: ”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:19 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 19.
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.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:19 in?
1 Timothy 1:19 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?
1 Timothy 1:19 reads (ASV): “holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith: ” 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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