1 Timothy 1:7 asv — desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm.

American Standard Version

"desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm. "

— 1 Timothy 1:7, American Standard Version

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

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neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith; so do I now.

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But the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart and a good conscience and faith unfeigned:

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from which things some having swerved have turned aside unto vain talking;

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desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm.

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But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

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as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

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for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

1 Timothy 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:7 say?
1 Timothy 1:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:7 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:7 in?
1 Timothy 1:7 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 1:7?
1 Timothy 1:7 reads (ASV): “desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm. ” 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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