1 Timothy 1:19 net — To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck…

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"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."

— 1 Timothy 1:19, NET Bible

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

16

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

17

Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.

18

I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

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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.

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Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to 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 NET Bible reads: “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.”
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 (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.” 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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