Apologetics Bible

1Timothy 1:1

Greek

Παῦλος ἀπόστολος ⸂Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ⸃ κατʼ ἐπιταγὴν θεοῦ σωτῆρος ἡμῶν καὶ ⸂Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ⸃ τῆς ἐλπίδος ἡμῶν

Paylos apostolos Christoy Iesoy kat epitagen theoy soteros emon kai Christoy Iesoy tes elpidos emon

KJV: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

AKJV: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

ASV: Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Saviour, and Christ Jesus our hope;

YLT: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to a command of God our Saviour, and of the Lord Jesus Christ our hope,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:2

Greek

Τιμοθέῳ γνησίῳ τέκνῳ ἐν πίστει· χάρις, ἔλεος, εἰρήνη ἀπὸ θεοῦ ⸀πατρὸς καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν.

Timotheo gnesio tekno en pistei· charis, eleos, eirene apo theoy patros kai Christoy Iesoy toy kyrioy emon.

KJV: Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

AKJV: To Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

ASV: unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

YLT: to Timotheus--genuine child in faith: Grace, kindness, peace, from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:3

Greek

Καθὼς παρεκάλεσά σε προσμεῖναι ἐν Ἐφέσῳ, πορευόμενος εἰς Μακεδονίαν, ἵνα παραγγείλῃς τισὶν μὴ ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖν

Kathos parekalesa se prosmeinai en Epheso, poreyomenos eis Makedonian, ina paraggeiles tisin me eterodidaskalein

KJV: 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,

AKJV: As I sought you to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that you might charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

ASV: As I exhorted thee to tarry at Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge certain men not to teach a different doctrine,

YLT: according as I did exhort thee to remain in Ephesus--I going on to Macedonia--that thou mightest charge certain not to teach any other thing,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:4

Greek

μηδὲ προσέχειν μύθοις καὶ γενεαλογίαις ἀπεράντοις, αἵτινες ⸀ἐκζητήσεις παρέχουσι μᾶλλον ἢ οἰκονομίαν θεοῦ τὴν ἐν πίστει—

mede prosechein mythois kai genealogiais aperantois, aitines ekzeteseis parechoysi mallon e oikonomian theoy ten en pistei

KJV: Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

AKJV: Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

ASV: neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith; so do I now.

YLT: nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, that cause questions rather than the building up of God that is in faith: --

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:5

Greek

τὸ δὲ τέλος τῆς παραγγελίας ἐστὶν ἀγάπη ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας καὶ συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς καὶ πίστεως ἀνυποκρίτου,

to de telos tes paraggelias estin agape ek katharas kardias kai syneideseos agathes kai pisteos anypokritoy,

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

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

ASV: But the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart and a good conscience and faith unfeigned:

YLT: And the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:6

Greek

ὧν τινες ἀστοχήσαντες ἐξετράπησαν εἰς ματαιολογίαν,

on tines astochesantes exetrapesan eis mataiologian,

KJV: From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

AKJV: From which some having swerved have turned aside to vain jangling;

ASV: from which things some having swerved have turned aside unto vain talking;

YLT: from which certain, having swerved, did turn aside to vain discourse,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:7

Greek

θέλοντες εἶναι νομοδιδάσκαλοι, μὴ νοοῦντες μήτε ἃ λέγουσιν μήτε περὶ τίνων διαβεβαιοῦνται.

thelontes einai nomodidaskaloi, me nooyntes mete a legoysin mete peri tinon diabebaioyntai.

KJV: Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

AKJV: Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

ASV: desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm.

YLT: willing to be teachers of law, not understanding either the things they say, nor concerning what they asseverate,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:8

Greek

Οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι καλὸς ὁ νόμος ἐάν τις αὐτῷ νομίμως χρῆται,

Oidamen de oti kalos o nomos ean tis ayto nomimos chretai,

KJV: But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

AKJV: But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

ASV: But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

YLT: and we have known that the law is good, if any one may use it lawfully;

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:9

Greek

εἰδὼς τοῦτο, ὅτι δικαίῳ νόμος οὐ κεῖται, ἀνόμοις δὲ καὶ ἀνυποτάκτοις, ἀσεβέσι καὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς, ἀνοσίοις καὶ βεβήλοις, πατρολῴαις καὶ μητρολῴαις, ἀνδροφόνοις,

eidos toyto, oti dikaio nomos oy keitai, anomois de kai anypotaktois, asebesi kai amartolois, anosiois kai bebelois, patroloais kai metroloais, androphonois,

KJV: Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

AKJV: Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for murderers,

ASV: as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

YLT: having known this, that for a righteous man law is not set, but for lawless and insubordinate persons, ungodly and sinners, impious and profane, parricides and matricides, men-slayers,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:10

Greek

πόρνοις, ἀρσενοκοίταις, ἀνδραποδισταῖς, ψεύσταις, ἐπιόρκοις, καὶ εἴ τι ἕτερον τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀντίκειται,

pornois, arsenokoitais, andrapodistais, pseystais, epiorkois, kai ei ti eteron te ygiainoyse didaskalia antikeitai,

KJV: For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

AKJV: For fornicators, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for enslavers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

ASV: for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

YLT: whoremongers, sodomites, men-stealers, liars, perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that to sound doctrine is adverse,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:11

Greek

κατὰ τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς δόξης τοῦ μακαρίου θεοῦ, ὃ ἐπιστεύθην ἐγώ.

kata to eyaggelion tes doxes toy makarioy theoy, o episteythen ego.

KJV: According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

AKJV: According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

ASV: according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

YLT: according to the good news of the glory of the blessed God, with which I was entrusted.

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:12

Greek

⸀Χάριν ἔχω τῷ ἐνδυναμώσαντί με Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τῷ κυρίῳ ἡμῶν, ὅτι πιστόν με ἡγήσατο θέμενος εἰς διακονίαν,

Charin echo to endynamosanti me Christo Iesoy to kyrio emon, oti piston me egesato themenos eis diakonian,

KJV: And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

AKJV: And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

ASV: I thank him that enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appointing me to his service;

YLT: And I give thanks to him who enabled me--Christ Jesus our Lord--that he did reckon me stedfast, having put me to the ministration,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:13

Greek

⸀τὸ πρότερον ὄντα βλάσφημον καὶ διώκτην καὶ ὑβριστήν· ἀλλὰ ἠλεήθην, ὅτι ἀγνοῶν ἐποίησα ἐν ἀπιστίᾳ,

to proteron onta blasphemon kai diokten kai ybristen· alla eleethen, oti agnoon epoiesa en apistia,

KJV: Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

AKJV: Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

ASV: though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief;

YLT: who before was speaking evil, and persecuting, and insulting, but I found kindness, because, being ignorant, I did it in unbelief,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:14

Greek

ὑπερεπλεόνασεν δὲ ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν μετὰ πίστεως καὶ ἀγάπης τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.

yperepleonasen de e charis toy kyrioy emon meta pisteos kai agapes tes en Christo Iesoy.

KJV: And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

AKJV: And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

ASV: and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

YLT: and exceedingly abound did the grace of our Lord, with faith and love that is in Christ Jesus:

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:15

Greek

πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος, ὅτι Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς ἦλθεν εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἁμαρτωλοὺς σῶσαι· ὧν πρῶτός εἰμι ἐγώ,

pistos o logos kai pases apodoches axios, oti Christos Iesoys elthen eis ton kosmon amartoloys sosai· on protos eimi ego,

KJV: This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

AKJV: This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

ASV: Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:

YLT: stedfast is the word, and of all acceptation worthy, that Christ Jesus came to the world to save sinners--first of whom I am;

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:16

Greek

ἀλλὰ διὰ τοῦτο ἠλεήθην, ἵνα ἐν ἐμοὶ πρώτῳ ἐνδείξηται ⸂Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς⸃ τὴν ⸀ἅπασαν μακροθυμίαν, πρὸς ὑποτύπωσιν τῶν μελλόντων πιστεύειν ἐπʼ αὐτῷ εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον.

alla dia toyto eleethen, ina en emoi proto endeixetai Christos Iesoys ten apasan makrothymian, pros ypotyposin ton mellonton pisteyein ep ayto eis zoen aionion.

KJV: Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

AKJV: However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

ASV: howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them that should thereafter believe on him unto eternal life.

YLT: but because of this I found kindness, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern of those about to believe on him to life age-during:

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:17

Greek

τῷ δὲ βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων, ἀφθάρτῳ, ἀοράτῳ, ⸀μόνῳ θεῷ, τιμὴ καὶ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων· ἀμήν.

to de basilei ton aionon, aphtharto, aorato, mono theo, time kai doxa eis toys aionas ton aionon· amen.

KJV: Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

AKJV: Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

ASV: Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

YLT: and to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only wise God, is honour and glory--to the ages of the ages! Amen.

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:18

Greek

Ταύτην τὴν παραγγελίαν παρατίθεμαί σοι, τέκνον Τιμόθεε, κατὰ τὰς προαγούσας ἐπὶ σὲ προφητείας, ἵνα ⸀στρατεύῃ ἐν αὐταῖς τὴν καλὴν στρατείαν,

Tayten ten paraggelian paratithemai soi, teknon Timothee, kata tas proagoysas epi se propheteias, ina strateye en aytais ten kalen strateian,

KJV: 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;

AKJV: This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on you, that you by them might war a good warfare;

ASV: This charge I commit unto thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to thee, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare;

YLT: This charge I commit to thee, child Timotheus, according to the prophesies that went before upon thee, that thou mayest war in them the good warfare,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:19

Greek

ἔχων πίστιν καὶ ἀγαθὴν συνείδησιν, ἥν τινες ἀπωσάμενοι περὶ τὴν πίστιν ἐναυάγησαν·

echon pistin kai agathen syneidesin, en tines aposamenoi peri ten pistin enayagesan·

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

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

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

YLT: having faith and a good conscience, which certain having thrust away, concerning the faith did make shipwreck,

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 1:20

Greek

ὧν ἐστιν Ὑμέναιος καὶ Ἀλέξανδρος, οὓς παρέδωκα τῷ Σατανᾷ ἵνα παιδευθῶσι μὴ βλασφημεῖν.

on estin Ymenaios kai Alexandros, oys paredoka to Satana ina paideythosi me blasphemein.

KJV: Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

AKJV: Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

ASV: of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

YLT: of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I did deliver to the Adversary, that they might be instructed not to speak evil.

Exposition: 1Timothy 1:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.