1 Timothy 1:19 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

1 Timothy 1:19 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Holding faith - Fidelity to the cause in which you are enlisted - as a good soldier should do. This does not mean, as it seems to me, that Timothy should hold to the system of doctrines revealed...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Holding (m) faith, and a good conscience; (16) which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: (m) Wholesome and sound doctrine. (16) Whoever does not keep a good conscience, loses...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Charge Renewed. Paul now returns to the charge committed to Timothy ( 1 Timothy 1:3-5 ) from which he has been twice diverted. That charge, once given orally, has failed to achieve its end. He...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

put away . thrust away. Greek. apdtheemai . See Acts 7:27 . concerning . App-104. faith . the faith ( 1 Timothy 1:2 ). have . Omit, made shipwreck . Greek. nauageo . Only here and 2 Cori...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

19 Having faith and a good conscience I understand the word faith to be a general term, denoting sound doctrine. In the same sense he afterwards speaks of “the mystery of faith.” ( 1 Timo...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: Holding faith - All the truths of the Christian religion, firmly believing them, and fervently p...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Holding faith and a good conscience;— "Retaining the great principles of the Christian faith in power, and with it the exercise of a good conscience."
1 Timothy 1:19 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: Holding - Keeping hold of "faith;" and "good conscience" ( 1 Timothy 1:5 ); not 'putting...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Timothy Reminded of his Commission, and Exhorted to Earnestness 1, 2. Salutation. An apostle] St. Peter and St. John, with regard to whose position no question was raised, are content to call them...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Holding faith, and a good conscience. — Again, as in 1 Timothy 1:5 , the Apostle joins “faith” and “the conscience undefiled.” In the mind of St. Paul, “want of faith” was no mere refusal to accep...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 6 THE PROPHECIES ON TIMOTHY-THE PROPHETS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, AN EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUMENT OF EDIFICATION.- 1 Timothy 1:18-20 IN this section St. Paul returns from the subject of the fals...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

An Example of Christ's Long-Suffering 1 Timothy 1:12-20 The Apostle breaks off into expressions of heartfelt thanks to God for the abounding grace which had overcome his former obstinacy and bl...
1 Timothy 1:19 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This letter is an apostle's letter to a young minister having oversight of the church in Ephesus. The first part of the letter deals with the Church, its doctrine, its devotions, and its ministry. Di...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(18) В¶ This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; (19) Holding faith, and a good conscience; w...
1 Timothy 1:19 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE CHARGE TO TIMOTHY ‘This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; holding faith, and a good...
1 Timothy 1:19 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Holding faith, and a good conscience ..... By "faith" is meant, not the grace of faith, but the doctrine of faith, a sense in which it is often used in this epistle; see 1 Timothy 3:9 and the "hol...
1 Timothy 1:19 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: Ver. 19. Holding faith and a good conscience ] A good conscience, saith one, is as it were a...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This charge To the Judaizers not to teach differently, or this office of the ministry; I commit unto thee That thou mayest deliver it to the church; according to Or, being encouraged by; the p...
1 Timothy 1:19 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The apostleship of Paul is shown here to be no light matter. His was a call totally independent of the other apostles, but "according to the command of God." We have, therefore, no liberty to regard...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Charge to Timothy. A. D. 64. 18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, accordin...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

By faith here is meant, the doctrine of faith, and the holding of it signifies a steadiness of the mind's assent unto it, without wavering or fluctuation, much less deserting or denying it. By a g...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Timothy 1:18 . Prophecies which went before on thee. —The prophecies went forward, as it were the heralds and avant-couriers of the actions which they foretold (...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 1:18-19 Not the least interesting feature of St. Paul's first epistle to Timothy is the Apostle's solicitude, here and there incidentally manifesting itself, for his youthful disciple's...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 1:1 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ. Beza cites here the reading of the Complute polyglot bible, made under the patronage...
1 Timothy 1:19 - The Biblical Illustrator

Holding faith, and a good conscience. Faith and a good conscience I. What they are:-- 1. Faith. The term is in the Scriptures applied both to the revealed truth which a disciple believes, an...
1 Timothy 1:19 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Timothy 1:1 Christ Jesus for Jesus Christ , A.V. and T.R.; according to for by , A.V.; Christ Jesus our hope for Lord Jesus Christ , which is our hope , A.V. an...
1 Timothy 1:19 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Warning against Apostasy.
1 Timothy 1:19 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 11:19 ; 1 John 2:19 ; 1 Peter 3:15 ; 1 Peter 3:16 ; 1 Timothy 1:5 ; 1 Timothy 3:9 ; 1 Timothy 4:1 ; 1 Timothy 4:2 ; 1 Timothy 6:9 ; 2 Peter 2:12-22 ; 2 Peter 2:1-3 ; 2 Timot...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Our Guide amid the Denials of the Faith 1 Timothy 1:1-7 , 1 Timothy 1:18-20 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Will Christ find Faith on the earth? The question above has to do with the Second Coming...
1 Timothy 1:19 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Holding fast faith — Which is as a most precious liquor. And a good conscience — Which is as a clean glass. Which — Namely, a good conscience. Some having thrust away — It goes away unwillingly it...

1 Timothy 1:19 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Timothy 1:19 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Timothy 1:19 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Timothy 1:19 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Timothy 1:19 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Timothy 1:19 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Timothy 1:19 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 1:19 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 1:19 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 1:19 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Timothy 1:19 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 1:19 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 1:19 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Timothy 1:19 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Timothy 1:19 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Timothy 1:19 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 1:19 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Timothy 1:19 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes