World English Bible
1 Timothy 1:18
“This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;”
Verse in context — 1 Timothy 1
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However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
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Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
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This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;
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holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;
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of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
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