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

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.

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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…”