1 Timothy 1:19
New International Version
holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.

New Living Translation
Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked.

English Standard Version
holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith,

Berean Standard Bible
holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

Berean Literal Bible
holding faith and a good conscience, which some, having cast away, have caused a shipwreck concerning the faith,

King James Bible
Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

New King James Version
having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck,

New American Standard Bible
keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.

NASB 1995
keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.

NASB 1977
keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.

Legacy Standard Bible
keeping faith and a good conscience, which some, having rejected, suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
having faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and have shipwrecked the faith.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
having faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and have suffered the shipwreck of their faith.

American Standard Version
holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith:

Contemporary English Version
You will be faithful and have a clear conscience. Some people have made a mess of their faith because they didn't listen to their consciences.

English Revised Version
holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Some have refused to let their faith guide their conscience and their faith has been destroyed like a wrecked ship.

Good News Translation
and keep your faith and a clear conscience. Some people have not listened to their conscience and have made a ruin of their faith.

International Standard Version
with faith and a good conscience. By ignoring their consciences, some people have destroyed their faith like a wrecked ship.

Majority Standard Bible
holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

NET Bible
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.

New Heart English Bible
holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;

Webster's Bible Translation
Holding faith and a good conscience; which some having put away, concerning faith have made shipwreck:

Weymouth New Testament
holding fast to faith and a clear conscience, which some have cast aside and have made shipwreck of their faith.

World English Bible
holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
having faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust away, made shipwreck concerning the faith,

Berean Literal Bible
holding faith and a good conscience, which some, having cast away, have caused a shipwreck concerning the faith,

Young's Literal Translation
having faith and a good conscience, which certain having thrust away, concerning the faith did make shipwreck,

Smith's Literal Translation
Having faith, and a good consciousness; which some having rejected concerning faith suffered shipwreck:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Having faith and a good conscience, which some rejecting have made shipwreck concerning the faith.

Catholic Public Domain Version
holding to faith and good conscience, against those who, by rejecting these things, have made a shipwreck of the faith.

New American Bible
by having faith and a good conscience. Some, by rejecting conscience, have made a shipwreck of their faith,

New Revised Standard Version
having faith and a good conscience. By rejecting conscience, certain persons have suffered shipwreck in the faith;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In faith and good conscience; those who have rejected this charge have lost their faith:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
In faith and in good conscience, for those who have rejected this from themselves have been emptied of faith,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them, as it respects faith have made shipwreck; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,

Godbey New Testament
having faith and a good conscience; which some having cast away have made shipwreck concerning the faith;

Haweis New Testament
holding faith and a good conscience, which some having renounced, as touching the faith, have been shipwrecked:

Mace New Testament
assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other.

Weymouth New Testament
holding fast to faith and a clear conscience, which some have cast aside and have made shipwreck of their faith.

Worrell New Testament
holding faith, and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith;

Worsley New Testament
having faith and a good conscience, which some putting away have made shipwreck concerning the faith:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Grace to Paul
18Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight, 19holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith. 20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.…

Cross References
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:18
who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

1 Corinthians 9:27
No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

1 Corinthians 10:12
So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

2 Peter 2:20-22
If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. / Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.”

Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Ephesians 6:16
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Colossians 1:23
if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

1 John 2:19
They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.

Matthew 13:20-21
The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. / But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

Luke 8:13
The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.

Acts 20:29-30
I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.


Treasury of Scripture

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

Holding.

1 Timothy 1:5
Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

1 Timothy 3:9
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Titus 1:9
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

which.

Philippians 3:18,19
(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: …

2 Timothy 3:1-6
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come…

2 Peter 2:1-3,12-22
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction…

concerning.

1 Timothy 4:1,2
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; …

1 Corinthians 11:19
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

Galatians 1:6-8
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: …

made.

1 Timothy 6:9
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Matthew 6:27
Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

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1 Timothy 1
1. Paul declares Timothy is faithful to the charge which was given him at his going to Macedonia.
5. The right use and end of the law.
11. Paul's calling to be an apostle;
20. and the disobedience or Hymenaeus and Alexander.














holding on to
The phrase "holding on to" suggests a firm grasp or retention of something valuable. In the Greek, the word used is "echo," which means to have or to hold. This implies an active, continuous effort to maintain possession. In the context of faith, it suggests a vigilant and deliberate effort to preserve one's belief and trust in God. Historically, this reflects the early Christian community's struggle to maintain their faith amidst persecution and false teachings.

faith
The Greek word for "faith" is "pistis," which encompasses belief, trust, and confidence. In the New Testament, faith is not merely intellectual assent but involves a deep-seated trust in God and His promises. This faith is foundational to the Christian life, as it is through faith that believers are justified and live out their relationship with God. The historical context of the early church, facing external pressures and internal heresies, underscores the necessity of a robust and unwavering faith.

and a good conscience
The term "conscience" in Greek is "suneidēsis," referring to an inner sense of right and wrong. A "good conscience" implies a moral integrity and alignment with God's standards. In the early church, maintaining a good conscience was crucial for leaders and believers alike, as it reflected their sincerity and authenticity in following Christ. The conscience acts as a guide, helping believers discern God's will and live in a manner that honors Him.

By rejecting these
The phrase "By rejecting these" indicates a deliberate choice to abandon or dismiss something. The Greek word "apōtheō" means to push away or repudiate. This rejection is not passive but an active decision to turn away from the faith and good conscience that are essential to the Christian life. Historically, this reflects the reality of apostasy in the early church, where some individuals chose to abandon their faith due to various pressures or temptations.

some have shipwrecked their faith
The imagery of "shipwrecked" is vivid and powerful, suggesting total ruin or destruction. The Greek word "nauageō" is used, which literally means to suffer shipwreck. This metaphor conveys the idea of a complete collapse or failure in one's spiritual journey. In the historical context, shipwrecks were common and often catastrophic, symbolizing the severe consequences of abandoning faith and a good conscience. The early church would have understood this as a warning against the dangers of straying from the truth and the importance of perseverance in the faith.

(19) Holding faith, and a good conscience.--Again, as in 1Timothy 1:5, the Apostle joins "faith" and "the conscience undefiled." In the mind of St. Paul, "want of faith" was no mere refusal to accept a definite religions dogma, but was ever closely connected with impurity and the love of sin. If a man dares to do wilful violence to his better nature he must not presume to dream of faith saving him. The thought expressed by another inspired teacher seems to run constantly in the mind of St. Paul: "The devils also believe and tremble."

Which some.--"Some." A quiet reference here is made to those false teachers who seem to have been doing such evil work at Ephesus among the Christian believers, and against whom Timothy is so urgently warned to be on his guard in the 6th and following verses of the chapter.

Having put away.--The simile in St. Paul's mind is a nautical one. The "good conscience" represents the ballast, or cargo, of the ship. When this is put away--tossed overboard--the vessel becomes unmanageable and is tossed about, the plaything of the waves, and in the end is wrecked.

Verse 19. - Thrust from them for put away, A.V.; made shipwreck concerning the faith for concerning faith have made shipwreck, A.V. Thrust from them. The addition "from them" is meant to give the force of the middle voice as in Acts 7:39, A.V. The verb ἀπώθομαι occurs Acts 7:27, 39; Romans 11:1, 2. It is a strong expression, implying here the willful resistance to the voice of conscience. The form ἀπωθέω, -έομαι is found, Acts 13:46, and frequently in the LXX. Which (ἥν) applies to the good conscience only. Hence the important lesson that deviations from the true faith are preceded by violations of the conscience. The surest way to maintain a pure faith is to maintain a good and tender conscience (camp. 1 Timothy 2:9; John 7:17). The faith. It is by no means certain that ἡ πίστις here means "the faith" rather than "faith" (subjectire). Both the grammar and the sense equally admit the rendering "faith," referring to the preceding, tiaras. (For the phrase, περὶ τὴν πίστιν, "with respect to," camp. 1 Timothy 6:4; 2 Timothy 2:18; Titus 2:7.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
holding on
ἔχων (echōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

to faith
πίστιν (pistin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

a good
ἀγαθὴν (agathēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'.

conscience,
συνείδησιν (syneidēsin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4893: The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness.

which
ἥν (hēn)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

some
τινες (tines)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

have rejected
ἀπωσάμενοι (apōsamenoi)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 683: Or apothomai ap-o'-thom-ahee from apo and the middle voice of otheo or otho; to push off, figuratively, to reject.

[and thereby] shipwrecked
ἐναυάγησαν (enauagēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3489: From a compound of naus and ago; to be shipwrecked, literally or figuratively.

[their]
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

faith.
πίστιν (pistin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.


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