1 Timothy 1:18

KJV1611 – Modern English

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,

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Timothy, my child, I entrust this charge to you, in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight,

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    This{G3778} charge{G3852} I commit{G3908} unto you,{G4671} my child{G5043} Timothy,{G5095} according to{G2596} the prophecies{G4394} which led{G4254} the way{G1909} to{G2596} you,{G4571} that{G2443} by{G1722} them{G846} you may war{G4754} the good{G2570} warfare;{G4752}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    This{G5026} charge{G3852} I commit{G3908}{(G5731)} unto thee{G4671}, son{G5043} Timothy{G5095}, according to{G2596} the prophecies{G4394} which went before{G4254}{(G5723)} on{G1909} thee{G4571}, that{G2443} thou{G4754} by{G1722} them{G846} mightest war{G4754}{(G5735)} a good{G2570} warfare{G4752};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    This commaundement commit I vnto the sonne Timotheus accordynge to the prophisies which in tyme past were prophisied of the yt thou in them shuldest fyght a good fyght

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    This commaundement commytte I vnto the (my sonne Timotheus) acordinge to ye prophecies which in tyme past were prophecied of the, that thou in them shuldest fighte a good fighte,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    This commaundement commit I vnto thee, sonne Timotheus, according to the prophecies, which went before vpon thee, that thou by them shouldest fight a good fight,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    This commaundement commit I vnto thee sonne Timotheus, accordyng to the prophesies which went before vpon thee, that thou in them shouldest fyght a good fyght:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    This charge 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;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    This charge I commit to thee, child Timotheus, according to the prophesies that went before upon thee, that thou mayest war in them the good warfare,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    This charge I commit unto thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to thee, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    This charge I commit unto thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to thee, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    This order I give to you, Timothy my son, in harmony with the words of the prophets about you, so that by them you may be strong, fighting the good fight,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 4:14 : 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
  • 1 Tim 6:20 : 20 O Timothy, guard what has been committed to your trust, avoiding profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;
  • Eph 6:12-18 : 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your waist girded with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
  • Phil 2:22 : 22 But you know his proven character, that, as a son with his father, he has served with me in the gospel.
  • 1 Tim 1:2 : 2 To Timothy, my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
  • 2 Tim 2:1-5 : 1 Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 Therefore endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
  • 2 Tim 4:1-3 : 1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, they will gather to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
  • 2 Tim 4:7 : 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:
  • 2 Cor 10:3-4 : 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh: 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the pulling down of strongholds;
  • 1 Tim 6:12-14 : 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession; 14 That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
  • 2 Tim 1:2 : 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
  • 1 Tim 1:11-12 : 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
  • 1 Tim 4:4 : 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused, if it is received with thanksgiving;
  • Titus 1:4 : 4 To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
  • Phlm 1:10 : 10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while in my chains:

Similar Verses (AI)

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    1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the command of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, who is our hope;

    2 To Timothy, my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

    3 As I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that you might instruct some that they teach no other doctrine,

    4 Nor give attention to fables and endless genealogies, which cause questions rather than godly edification which is in faith, so do.

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

  • 1 Tim 1:19
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    19 Holding faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected concerning faith have suffered shipwreck,

  • 1 Tim 6:11-14
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    11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

    12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

    13 I charge you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession;

    14 That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  • 1 Tim 6:19-21
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    19 Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

    20 O Timothy, guard what has been committed to your trust, avoiding profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;

    21 Which some professing have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

  • 2 Tim 2:1-3
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    1 Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

    2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

    3 Therefore endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

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    11 To which I am appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

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    14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

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    1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

    2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

    3 I thank God, whom I serve from my ancestors with a pure conscience, that without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day;

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    11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

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    6 If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

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    17 For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved son and faithful in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.

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    17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

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    5 When I call to remembrance the sincere faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it is in you also.

    6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands.

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    1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom;

  • 1 Tim 4:11-13
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    11 These things command and teach.

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    7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:

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    15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.

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    15 Moreover, I will make every effort that you may always remember these things after my departure.

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    14 But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them;

    15 And that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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    3 But has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was entrusted to me according to the commandment of God our Savior;

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    14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to argue about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

    15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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    10 But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

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    5 But be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

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    5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you—

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    8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you to do what is fitting,

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    8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

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    12 Therefore I will not be negligent to always remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the present truth.

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    2 And sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and to comfort you concerning your faith:

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    2 That you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior:

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    30 Having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear to be in me.