1 Timotius 1:2

1:2 to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

1 Timotius 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 Timotius 4:16

4:16 Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. ³  Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

1 Timotius 5:22

5:22 Do not lay hands on anyone ⁴  hastily and so identify with the sins of others. ⁵  Keep yourself pure.

1 Timotius 6:9

6:9 Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

[1:5]  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.

[1:5]  ² tn Grk “love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”

[4:16]  ³ tn Grk “about yourself and your teaching.”

[5:22]  ⁴ tn In context “laying hands on anyone” refers to ordination or official installation of someone as an elder.

[5:22]  ⁵ tn Grk “and do not share in the sins of others.”