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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:5

5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: Ver. 5. Now the end of the commandment ] Or, of the charge, to wit, of that charge, to teach no other doctrine, &c., 1 Timothy 1:3-4 . As if the apostle had said, This is that which a teacher should aim at, to beget such a love in his hearers’ hearts, as may speak them true believers and good livers. Boni Catholici sunt (saith Augustine) qui et fidem integram sequuntur,... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Timothy 1:5

the end: Romans 10:4, Romans 13:8-2 Samuel :, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:14, Galatians 5:22, 1 John 4:7-2 Chronicles : charity: Mark 12:28-Nahum :, Romans 14:15, 1 Corinthians 8:1-Leviticus :, 1 Corinthians 13:1-1 Chronicles :, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Peter 4:8, 2 Peter 1:7 a pure: Psalms 24:4, Psalms 51:10, Jeremiah 4:14, Matthew 5:8, Matthew 12:35, Acts 15:9, 2 Timothy 2:22, James 4:8, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:3 a good: 1 Timothy 1:19, 1 Timothy 3:9, Acts 23:1, Acts 24:16, Romans 9:1, 2... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Timothy 1:5

Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:Whereas the end of the commandment — of the whole Christian institution.Is love — And this was particularly the end of the commandment which Timotheus was to enforce at Ephesus, 1 Timothy 1:3,18. The foundation is faith; the end, love. But this can only subsist in an heart purified by faith, and is always attended with a good conscience. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:5

5. The end, or purpose, of the commandment, or injunction contained in the law, and presupposed in the gospel. Is Not an imaginary wisdom made up from these fables and allegories, but charity. Charity Love. See Introductory Note to 1 Corinthians 13:0. The commandment prohibits sins and enjoins duties; but its intrinsic purpose is to reach deep into the heart and find its complete fulfilment in love. Out of a pure heart From a heart instructed by the gospel and sanctified by the... read more

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