1Ti 1:5, 18 | PNT | STEP | The end of the commandment is charity . The purpose of "the charge" (Revised Version) entrusted to you is love. See . You must show these teachers that instead of teaching foolish fables they must inculcate love. The three things essential to a pure and holy love are: (1) A pure heart; (2) a good conscience; and (3) sincere faith.

1 Timothy 1:5

The end of the commandment is charity. The purpose of "the charge" (Revised Version) entrusted to you is love. See 1Ti 1:3. You must show these teachers that instead of teaching foolish fables they must inculcate love. The three things essential to a pure and holy love are: (1) A pure heart; (2) a good conscience; and (3) sincere faith.

1 Timothy 1:18

This charge I commit to thee, son Timothy. The charge referred to in 1Ti 1:3,5.

According to the prophecies which went before on thee. Timothy was selected for the ministry by divine direction. One so chosen was chosen according to prophecy, the ordinary meaning being simply a declaration of the divine will.

See PNT 1Co 12:28.

That thou by them mayest war a good warefare. For this purpose the prophetic will chose him.