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Selected Verse: 1 Timothy 1:5 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
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1Ti 1:5 |
King James |
Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
But--in contrast to the doctrine of the false teachers.
the end--the aim.
the commandment--Greek, "of the charge" which you ought to urge on your flock. Referring to the same Greek word as in Ti1 1:3, Ti1 1:18; here, however, in a larger sense, as including the Gospel "dispensation of God" (see on Ti1 1:4; Ti1 1:11), which was the sum and substance of the "charge" committed to Timothy wherewith he should "charge" his flock.
charity--LOVE; the sum and end of the law and of the Gospel alike, and that wherein the Gospel is the fulfilment of the spirit of the law in its every essential jot and tittle (Rom 13:10). The foundation is faith (Ti1 1:4), the "end" is love (Ti1 1:14; Tit 3:15).
out of--springing as from a fountain.
pure heart--a heart purified by faith (Act 15:9; Ti2 2:22; Tit 1:15).
good conscience--a conscience cleared from guilt by the effect of sound faith in Christ (Ti1 1:19; Ti1 3:9; Ti2 1:3; Pe1 3:21). Contrast Ti1 4:2; Tit 1:15; compare Act 23:1. John uses "heart," where Paul would use "conscience." In Paul the understanding is the seat of conscience; the heart is the seat of love [BENGEL]. A good conscience is joined with sound faith; a bad conscience with unsoundness in the faith (compare Heb 9:14).
faith unfeigned--not a hypocritical, dead, and unfruitful faith, but faith working by love (Gal 5:6). The false teachers drew men off from such a loving, working, real faith, to profitless, speculative "questions" (Ti1 1:4) and jangling (Ti1 1:6). |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Now the end of the commandment - see the notes on Rom 10:4. In order that Timothy might fulfil the design of his appointment, it was necessary that he should have a correct view of the design of the law. The teachers to whom he refers insisted much on its obligation and importance; and Paul designs to say that he did not intend to teach that the law was of no consequence, and was not, when properly understood, obligatory. Its nature and use, however, was not correctly understood by them, and hence it was of great importance for Timothy to inculcate correct views of the purpose for which it was given. The word "commandment" here some have understood of the gospel (Doddridge), others of the particular command which the apostle here gives to Timothy (Benson, Clarke, and Macknight); but it seems more naturally to refer to all that God had commanded - his whole law. As the error of these teachers arose from improper views of the nature and design of law, Paul says that that design should be understood. It was not to produce distinctions and angry contentions, and was not to fetter the minds of Christians with minute and burdensome observances, but it was to produce love.
Is charity - On the meaning of this word, see notes on Co1 13:1.
Out of a pure heart - The love which is genuine must proceed from a holy heart. The commandment was not designed to secure merely the outward expressions of love, but that which had its seat in the heart.
And of a good conscience - A conscience free from guilt. Of course there can be no genuine love to God where the dictates of conscience are constantly violated, or where a man knows that he is continually doing wrong. If a man wishes to have the evidence of love to God, he must keep a good conscience. All pretended love, where a man knows that he is living in sin, is mere hypocrisy.
And of faith unfeigned - Undissembled confidence in God. This does seem to be intended specifically of faith in the Lord Jesus, but it means that all true love to God, such as this law would produce, must be based on confidence in him. How can anyone have love to him who has no confidence in him? Can we exercise love to a professed friend in whom we have no confidence? Faith, then, is as necessary under the law as it is under the gospel. |
Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
The end of the commandment (τέλος τῆς παραγγελίας)
The article with "Commandment" points back to might'st charge, Ti1 1:3. Rend. therefore, of the charge. Τέλος end, aim, that which the charge contemplates.
Love (ἀγάπη)
See on Gal 5:22. The questionings, on the contrary, engendered strifes (Ti2 2:23). Love to men is meant, as meant as N.T. When the word is used absolutely. See Rom 13:10.
Out of a pure heart (ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας)
Comp. Luk 10:27, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God out of they whole heart (ἐξ ὅλης καρδίας σου), and in or with (ἐν) thy whole soul," etc. For a pure heart, comp. Ti2 2:22. Καθαρός pure in Paul only Rom 14:20. The phrase a pure heart occurs, outside of the Pastorals only in Pe1 1:22. For καρδία heart see on Rom 1:21.
A good conscience(συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς)
Comp Ti2 1:3. Συνείδησις conscience is common in Paul. See on Pe1 3:16.
Faith unfeigned (πίστεως ἀνυποκρίτου)
Ἁνυπόκριτος unfeigned twice in Paul, Rom 12:9; Co2 6:6, both times as an attribute of love. In Jam 3:17, it is an attribute of wisdom, and in Pe1 1:22, of brotherly love. Notice the triad, love, conscience, faith. There is nothing un-Pauline in the association of conscience and faith, although, as a fact, Paul does not formally associate them. In Co1 8:7, Co1 8:10, Co1 8:12, conscience is associated with knowledge. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
Whereas the end of the commandment - of the whole Christian institution. Is love - And this was particularly the end of the commandment which Timotheus was to enforce at Ephesus, Ti1 1:3, Ti1 1:18. The foundation is faith; the end, love. But this can only subsist in an heart purified by faith, and is always attended with a good conscience. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Now the end of the commandment is charity - These genealogical questions lead to strife and debate; and the dispensation of God leads to love both to God and man, through faith in Christ. These genealogical questions leave the heart under the influence of all its vile tempers and evil propensities; Faith in Jesus purifies the heart. No inquiry of this kind can add to any thing by which the guilt of sin can be taken away; but the Gospel proclaims pardon, through the blood of the Lamb, to every believing penitent. The end, aim, and design of God in giving this dispensation to the world is, that men may have an unfeigned faith, such as lays hold on Christ crucified, and produces a good conscience from a sense of the pardon received, and leads on to purity of heart; Love to God and man being the grand issue of the grace of Christ here below, and this fully preparing the soul for eternal glory. He whose soul is filled with love to God and man has a pure heart, a good conscience, and unfeigned faith. But these blessings no soul can ever acquire, but according to God's dispensation of faith.
The paraphrase and note of Dr. Macknight on this verse are very proper: "Now the scope of the charge to be given by thee to these teachers is, that, instead of inculcating fables and genealogies, they inculcate love to God and man, proceeding from a pure heart, and directed by a good conscience, and nourished by unfeigned faith in the Gospel doctrine. The word παραγγελια denotes a message or order, brought to one from another, and delivered by word of mouth. The charge here meant is that which the apostle ordered Timothy to deliver to the teachers in Ephesus; for he had said, Ti1 1:3 : I had besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, ἱνα παραγγειλῃς, that thou mightest charge some: here he tells him what the scope of this charge was to be."
Of faith unfeigned - Πιστεως ανυποκριτου· A faith not hypocritical. The apostle appears to allude to the Judaizing teachers, who pretended faith in the Gospel, merely that they might have the greater opportunity to bring back to the Mosaic system those who had embraced the doctrine of Christ crucified. This Is evident from the following verse. |
6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
1 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.
15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
18 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;
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
18 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;
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,