1 Timothy 1:5-7

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  1:6 Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion. 1:7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently. ³ 

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 The Greek reinforces this negation: “understand neither what they are saying nor the things they insist on…”