1 Timothy 1:5

1:5 But the aim of our instruction 1  is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. 2 

1 Timothy 1:19-20

1:19 To do this 3  you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith. 1:20 Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan 4  to be taught not to blaspheme.

1 tn Grk “the instruction,” referring to orthodox Christian teaching and ministry in general, in contrast to that of the false teachers mentioned in 1:3-4.

2 tn Grk “love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”

3 tn In Greek this continues the same sentence from v. 18, a participle showing the means by which Timothy will accomplish his task: Grk “fight the good fight, holding firmly…”

4 sn The expression handed over to Satan refers to an act of discipline mentioned by Paul here and in 1 Cor 5:5, with a remedial goal, not a punitive one. The Greek word translated taught in this verse is used of “discipline, training of children” to lead them to correct behavior.