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1 Timothy 1 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

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Correcting False Teaching

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Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus by the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) our Hope [the fulfillment of our salvation],

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to Timothy, my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

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As I urged you when I was on my way to Macedonia, stay on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain individuals not to teach any different doctrines,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:4 - nor to pay attention to legends (fables, myths) and endless genealogies, which give rise to useless speculation and meaningless arguments rather than advancing God’s program of instruction which is grounded in faith [and requires surrendering the entire self to God in absolute trust and confidence].

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:5 - But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:6 - Some individuals have wandered away from these things into empty arguments and useless discussions,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:7 - wanting to be teachers of the Law [of Moses], even though they do not understand the terms they use or the subjects about which they make [such] confident declarations.

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Now we know [without any doubt] that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully and appropriately,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:9 - understanding the fact that law is not enacted for the righteous person [the one in right standing with God], but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinful, for the irreverent and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:10 - for sexually immoral persons, for homosexuals, for [fn]kidnappers and slave traders, for liars, for perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:11 - according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
(cf. Act 8:1–3; 9:1–19 )

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I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has granted me [the needed] strength and made me able for this, because He considered me faithful and trustworthy, putting me into service [for this ministry],

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:13 - even though I was formerly a blasphemer [of our Lord] and a persecutor [of His church] and a shameful and outrageous and violent aggressor [toward believers]. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:14 - The grace of our Lord [His amazing, unmerited favor and blessing] flowed out in superabundance [for me, together] with the faith and love which are [realized] in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:15 - [fn]This is a faithful and trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance and approval, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:16 - Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost [of sinners], Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example or pattern for those who [fn]would believe in Him for eternal life.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:17 - Now to the King of the ages [eternal], immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

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This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, so that [inspired and aided] by them you may fight the good fight [in contending with false teachers],

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:19 - keeping your faith [leaning completely on God with absolute trust and confidence in His guidance] and having a good conscience; for some [people] have rejected [their moral compass] and have made a shipwreck of their faith.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:20 - Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have [fn]handed over to Satan, so that they will be disciplined and taught not to blaspheme.
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I.e. those who exploit other people for evil or selfish reasons.
An unusual clause used only five times in the NT. See also 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11; Titus 3:8.
Or were destined to believe.
I.e. expelled from the safety of the church.
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