The Postponement of Paul's Visit

12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Other Translations of 2 Corinthians 1:12

New International Version

The Postponement of Paul's Visit

12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrityMany manuscripts "holiness" and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.

English Standard Version

The Postponement of Paul's Visit

12 For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicitySome manuscripts holiness and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.

The Message

The Postponement of Paul's Visit

12 Now that the worst is over, we're pleased we can report that we've come out of this with conscience and faith intact, and can face the world - and even more importantly, face you with our heads held high. But it wasn't by any fancy footwork on our part. It was God who kept us focused on him, uncompromised.

New King James Version

The Postponement of Paul's Visit

12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.

New Living Translation

The Postponement of Paul's Visit

12 We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God's grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 1:12

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

(Read 2 Corinthians 1:12-14)

Though, as a sinner, the apostle could only rejoice and glory in Christ Jesus, yet, as a believer, he might rejoice and glory in being really what he professed. Conscience witnesses concerning the steady course and tenor of the life. Thereby we may judge ourselves, and not by this or by that single act. Our conversation will be well ordered, when we live and act under such a gracious principle in the heart. Having this, we may leave our characters in the Lord's hands, but using proper means to clear them, when the credit of the gospel, or our usefulness, calls for it.

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

Other Translations of 1 Timothy 1:5

New International Version

5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

English Standard Version

5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

The Message

5 The whole point of what we're urging is simply love - love uncontaminated by self-interest and counterfeit faith, a life open to God.

New King James Version

5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,

New Living Translation

5 The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 1:5

Commentary on 1 Timothy 1:5-11

(Read 1 Timothy 1:5-11)

Whatever tends to weaken love to God, or love to the brethren, tends to defeat the end of the commandment. The design of the gospel is answered, when sinners, through repentance towards God and faith in Jesus Christ, are brought to exercise Christian love. And as believers were righteous persons in God's appointed way, the law was not against them. But unless we are made righteous by faith in Christ, really repenting and forsaking sin, we are yet under the curse of the law, even according to the gospel of the blessed God, and are unfit to share the holy happiness of heaven.

18 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;

Other Translations of 1 Timothy 1:18

New International Version

18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,

English Standard Version

18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,

The Message

18 I'm passing this work on to you, my son Timothy. The prophetic word that was directed to you prepared us for this. All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle,

New King James Version

18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,

New Living Translation

18 Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lord's battles.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 1:18

Commentary on 1 Timothy 1:18-20

(Read 1 Timothy 1:18-20)

The ministry is a warfare against sin and Satan; carried on under the Lord Jesus, who is the Captain of our salvation. The good hopes others have had of us, should stir us up to duty. And let us be upright in our conduct in all things. The design of the highest censures in the primitive church, was, to prevent further sin, and to reclaim the sinner. May all who are tempted to put away a good conscience, and to abuse the gospel, remember that this is the way to make shipwreck of faith also.

9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Other Translations of 1 Timothy 3:9

New International Version

9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.

English Standard Version

9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

The Message

9 They must be reverent before the mystery of the faith, not using their position to try to run things.

New King James Version

9 holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

New Living Translation

9 They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 3:9

Commentary on 1 Timothy 3:8-13

(Read 1 Timothy 3:8-13)

The deacons were at first appointed to distribute the charity of the church, and to manage its concerns, yet pastors and evangelists were among them. The deacons had a great trust reposed in them. They must be grave, serious, prudent men. It is not fit that public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are found fit for the business with which they are to be trusted. All who are related to ministers, must take great care to walk as becomes the gospel of Christ.