1 Timothy 1:6 cpdv — Certain persons, wandering away from these things, have been turned aside to empty babbling,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Certain persons, wandering away from these things, have been turned aside to empty babbling, "

— 1 Timothy 1:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

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Now I asked you to remain at Ephesus, while I went into Macedonia, so that you would speak strongly against certain ones who have been teaching a different way,

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against those who have been paying attention to fables and endless genealogies. These things present questions as if they were greater than the edification that is of God, which is in faith.

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Now the goal of instruction is charity from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and an unfeigned faith.

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Certain persons, wandering away from these things, have been turned aside to empty babbling,

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desiring to be teachers of the law, but understanding neither the things that they themselves are saying, nor what they are affirming about these things.

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But we know that the law is good, if one makes use of it properly.

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Knowing this, that the law was not set in place for the just, but for the unjust and the insubordinate, for the impious and sinners, for the wicked and the defiled, for those who commit patricide, matricide, or homicide,

1 Timothy 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:6 say?
1 Timothy 1:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Certain persons, wandering away from these things, have been turned aside to empty babbling, ”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:6 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 6.
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 1:6.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:6 in?
1 Timothy 1:6 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 1:6?
1 Timothy 1:6 reads (CPDV): “Certain persons, wandering away from these things, have been turned aside to empty babbling, ” 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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