1 Timothy 1:5 net — But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

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"But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith."

— 1 Timothy 1:5, NET Bible

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

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to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

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Timothy’s Task in Ephesus As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,

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nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith.

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But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

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Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.

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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,

1 Timothy 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:5 say?
1 Timothy 1:5 in the NET Bible reads: “But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:5 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 5.
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 1:5.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:5 in?
1 Timothy 1:5 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 1:5?
1 Timothy 1:5 reads (NET): “But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere 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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