1 Timothy 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 Timothy 1:18

1:18 I put this charge ³  before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, ⁴  in order that with such encouragement ⁵  you may fight the good fight.

[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.”

[1:18]  ³ sn This charge refers to the task Paul described to Timothy in vv. 3-7 above.

[1:18]  ⁴ sn The prophecies once spoken about you were apparently spoken at Timothy’s ordination (cf. 1 Tim 4:14) and perhaps spoke of what God would do through him. Thus they can encourage him in his work, as the next clause says.

[1:18]  ⁵ tn Grk “that by them you might fight…” (a reference to the prophecies which can encourage him in his work).