1 Timothy 1:10
New International Version
for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine

New Living Translation
The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders, liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching

English Standard Version
the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,

Berean Standard Bible
for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching

Berean Literal Bible
for the sexually immoral, homosexuals, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and if anything other is opposed to being sound in the teaching,

King James Bible
For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

New King James Version
for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,

New American Standard Bible
for the sexually immoral, homosexuals, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

NASB 1995
and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

NASB 1977
and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

Legacy Standard Bible
for sexually immoral persons, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

Amplified Bible
for sexually immoral persons, for homosexuals, for kidnappers and slave traders, for liars, for perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,

Christian Standard Bible
for the sexually immoral and males who have sex with males, for slave traders, liars, perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for the sexually immoral and homosexuals, for kidnappers, liars, perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching

American Standard Version
for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

Contemporary English Version
The Law was written for people who are sexual perverts or who live as homosexuals or are kidnappers or liars or won't tell the truth in court. It is for anything else that opposes the correct teaching

English Revised Version
for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Laws are intended for people involved in sexual sins, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for those who lie when they take an oath, and for whatever else is against accurate teachings.

Good News Translation
for the immoral, for sexual perverts, for kidnappers, for those who lie and give false testimony or who do anything else contrary to sound doctrine.

International Standard Version
for those involved in sexual immorality, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for false witnesses, and for whatever else goes against the healthy teaching

Majority Standard Bible
for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching

NET Bible
sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers--in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.

New Heart English Bible
for the sexually immoral, for men who have sexual relations with men, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to sound teaching;

Webster's Bible Translation
For lewd persons, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for men-stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,

Weymouth New Testament
fornicators, sodomites, slave-dealers, liars and false witnesses; and for whatever else is opposed to wholesome teaching

World English Bible
for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
whoremongers, homosexuals, enslavers, liars, perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is adverse to sound doctrine,

Berean Literal Bible
for the sexually immoral, homosexuals, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and if anything other is opposed to being sound in the teaching,

Young's Literal Translation
whoremongers, sodomites, men-stealers, liars, perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that to sound doctrine is adverse,

Smith's Literal Translation
For fornicators, unchaste, manstealers, liars, the perjured, and if there be any other thing opposed to sound doctrine;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For fornicators, for them who defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and whatever other thing is contrary to sound doctrine,

Catholic Public Domain Version
for fornicators, for males who sleep with males, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,

New American Bible
the unchaste, sodomites, kidnappers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is opposed to sound teaching,

New Revised Standard Version
fornicators, sodomites, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For whoremongers, for those who defile themselves with mankind, for kidnappers of well-born sons, for liars, for perjurers, and for whatever is contrary to sound doctrine;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For fornicators, for males who lie down with males, for kidnappers of free men, for liars, for oath breakers and for all things opposed to the sound teaching
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
for lewd persons, for sodomites, for men-stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and for whatever other thing is opposed to sound teaching,

Godbey New Testament
for fornicators, for Sodomites, for kidnapers, for liars, for perjurers, and if any thing else is opposed to healthy teaching;

Haweis New Testament
for whoremongers, for sodomites, for stealers of men, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing which is contrary to sound doctrine,

Mace New Testament
against licentiousness and unnatural passion, against men-stealers, lyars, perjured persons, and every thing that is inconsistent

Weymouth New Testament
fornicators, sodomites, slave-dealers, liars and false witnesses; and for whatever else is opposed to wholesome teaching

Worrell New Testament
for fornicators, for sodomites, for man-stealers, for liars, for false swearers; and whatever else is contrary to healthful teaching;

Worsley New Testament
parricides, murderers, whoremongers, sodomites, kidnappers, liars, false-swearers, and if there be any thing else contrary to that sound doctrine,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Warning against False Teaching
9We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, 10for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching 11that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.…

Cross References
Leviticus 18:22
You must not lie with a man as with a woman; that is an abomination.

Romans 1:26-27
For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. / Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

Exodus 20:14
You shall not commit adultery.

Deuteronomy 22:5
A woman must not wear men’s clothing, and a man must not wear women’s clothing, for whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD your God.

Galatians 5:19-21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Leviticus 20:13
If a man lies with a man as with a woman, they have both committed an abomination. They must surely be put to death; their blood is upon them.

Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

Ephesians 5:3-5
But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. / Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. / For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Colossians 3:5-6
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Genesis 19:5
They called out to Lot, saying, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Send them out to us so we can have relations with them!”

Jude 1:7
In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.

Revelation 21:8
But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”

2 Peter 2:10
Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;


Treasury of Scripture

For fornicators, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for enslavers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

whoremongers.

Mark 7:21,22
For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, …

1 Corinthians 6:9,10
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, …

Galatians 5:19-21
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, …

defile.

Genesis 19:5
And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.

Leviticus 18:22
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Leviticus 20:13
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

men-stealers.

Genesis 37:27
Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content.

Genesis 40:15
For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.

Exodus 21:16
And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

for liars.

John 8:44
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Revelation 21:8,27
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death…

Revelation 22:15
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

perjured.

Exodus 20:7
Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Ezekiel 17:16-19
As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely in the place where the king dwelleth that made him king, whose oath he despised, and whose covenant he brake, even with him in the midst of Babylon he shall die…

Hosea 4:1,2
Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land…

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1 Timothy 1
1. Paul declares Timothy is faithful to the charge which was given him at his going to Macedonia.
5. The right use and end of the law.
11. Paul's calling to be an apostle;
20. and the disobedience or Hymenaeus and Alexander.














for the sexually immoral
This phrase addresses those who engage in sexual activities outside the boundaries set by biblical teachings. In the context of the early church, sexual immorality was a significant issue, as many converts came from pagan backgrounds where such behavior was often normalized. The Bible consistently upholds sexual purity, as seen in passages like 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, which calls believers to flee from sexual immorality, emphasizing that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. The call to sexual purity is rooted in the creation narrative, where marriage between a man and a woman is established as the divine standard (Genesis 2:24).

for homosexuals
This phrase refers to those who engage in same-sex relations, which are addressed in several biblical passages. In the cultural context of the Roman Empire, homosexual practices were not uncommon, yet the early church maintained a counter-cultural stance based on scriptural teachings. Romans 1:26-27 and Leviticus 18:22 are often cited in discussions on this topic, highlighting the biblical view of sexuality. The call for repentance and transformation is central to the Christian message, offering hope and redemption through Christ.

for slave traders
The mention of slave traders highlights the condemnation of human trafficking and exploitation. In the ancient world, slavery was a widespread institution, yet the Bible consistently upholds the dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). The early church's teachings, as seen in Philemon and Galatians 3:28, began to undermine the institution of slavery by emphasizing equality in Christ. This phrase underscores the call for justice and the protection of the vulnerable.

and liars and perjurers
This phrase addresses those who deceive and bear false witness, which is condemned throughout Scripture. The ninth commandment (Exodus 20:16) explicitly forbids bearing false witness, and Proverbs 6:16-19 lists lying as one of the things the Lord hates. Truthfulness is a core value in the Christian faith, reflecting the nature of God, who is truth (John 14:6). The call to honesty and integrity is a recurring theme, urging believers to reflect God's character in their interactions.

and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching
This phrase encompasses all who reject or distort the teachings of the faith. In the early church, false teachings and heresies were prevalent, necessitating a strong emphasis on sound doctrine. Paul's letters, including this one to Timothy, often address the need to guard against false teachings (2 Timothy 4:3-4). Sound teaching is rooted in the apostolic tradition and the teachings of Jesus, who is the ultimate revelation of truth. The call to adhere to sound doctrine is vital for maintaining the integrity and purity of the faith.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul the Apostle
The author of the letter, Paul, is writing to Timothy, his young protégé, to provide guidance on maintaining sound doctrine and order within the church.

2. Timothy
A young church leader in Ephesus, Timothy is the recipient of this letter. Paul is mentoring him in his pastoral duties and responsibilities.

3. Ephesus
The city where Timothy is stationed. It was a major center of commerce and culture in the Roman Empire, known for its diverse population and religious practices.

4. False Teachers
Individuals in the Ephesian church who were spreading incorrect doctrines, which Paul is addressing in this letter.

5. The Early Church
The broader context of this letter is the early Christian community, which was establishing its identity and teachings amidst various cultural and religious influences.
Teaching Points
Understanding Sound Doctrine
Sound teaching is rooted in the truth of the Gospel and aligns with God's moral standards. Believers are called to discern and uphold these teachings in their lives.

Moral Conduct and Christian Witness
The behaviors listed in 1 Timothy 1:10 are contrary to the Christian witness. Followers of Christ are encouraged to live lives that reflect the holiness and righteousness of God.

The Role of the Law
The law serves to identify sin and guide believers toward righteous living. It is not merely a set of rules but a reflection of God's character and expectations for His people.

Cultural Challenges and Faithfulness
Just as Timothy faced cultural pressures in Ephesus, modern believers must navigate societal norms that conflict with biblical teachings. Faithfulness to Scripture is paramount.

Grace and Transformation
While the law identifies sin, it is through the grace of Jesus Christ that transformation and redemption are possible. Believers are called to rely on God's grace for change.(10) For menstealers.--After enumerating the transgressors of the Sixth and Seventh Commandments against murder and adultery, St. Paul speaks of a class well known in the Roman world of his day--perhaps the worst class of offenders against the Eighth Commandment--the "slave-dealers."

For liars, for perjured persons.--In these inclusive terms St. Paul apparently reckons all who break the solemn Ninth charge given on Sinai, which forbade false witness against a neighbour. Among the sins which especially excite the hot wrath of the first inspired teachers of Christianity, "want of truth" appears singularly prominent. One after the other of the Apostles, in different language, express their deep abhorrence of this too common sin, which, in St. John's fervid words, will suffice to exclude from the city of the blessed (Revelation 22:15).

And if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine.--In this broad and general summary, with which St. Paul concludes his dreadful catalogue, the prohibition of the Tenth Commandment against "covetousness" is doubtless included. In the words "sound doctrine"--an expression peculiar to this group of Epistles--a sharp contrast is suggested to the "sickly and unhealthy" teaching of the false teachers, with their foolish legends and allegories--a teaching which suggested controversy and useless disputes, and had no practical influence at all upon life.

Verse 10. - Fornicators for whoremongers, A.V.; abusers of themselves with men for them that defile themselves with mankind, A.V.; false swearers for perjured persons. A.V.; contrary for that is contrary, A.V.; the sound for sound, A.V. Πόρνοις ἀρσενοκοίταις. The latter word is only found in the New Testament here and 1 Corinthians 6:9. and nowhere else; but the reference is to Leviticus 18:22, where the two words ἄρσενος and κοίτη occur, though not in actual composition. Ἀνδραποδισταῖς, men-stealers; only here in the New Testament, but very common, with its many kindred forms, ἀνδραποδίζειν ἀνδραποδισμός, ἀνδράποδον, etc., in classical Greek. The last word is found once in the LXX., viz. in 3Macc. 7:5. The crime of man-stealing is denounced Exodus 21:16; Deuteronomy 24:7. Ψεύσταις ἐπιόρκοις, liars, false swearers. The latter word only occurs here in the New Testament - the verb ἐπιορκέω in Matthew 5:33 - and twice in the LXX., where ἐπιορκία is also found (Wisd. 14:25); all are common in classical Greek. The reference is to Leviticus 19:11, 12. The order of the offences, as above noted, is that of the Decalogue. The sound doctrine. The article is better omitted, as in the A V. This is one of the many phrases peculiar to the pastoral Epistles. Though the verb ὑγιανίνειν occurs three times in St. Luke's Gospel and once in 3 John 1:2 in its literal sense of bodily health, it is only in the pastoral Epistles that it is applied to doctrine (see 1 Timothy 6:3; 2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 4:3; Titus 1:9, 13; Titus 2:1, 2; and note on 2 Timothy 4:3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
for the sexually immoral,
πόρνοις (pornois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4205: A fornicator, man who prostitutes himself. From pernemi; a prostitute, i.e. a debauchee.

for homosexuals,
ἀρσενοκοίταις (arsenokoitais)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 733: A male engaging in same-gender sexual activity; a sodomite, pederast. From arrhen and koite; a sodomite.

for slave traders
ἀνδραποδισταῖς (andrapodistais)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 405: An enslaver, one who forcibly enslaves, a kidnapper. From a derivative of a compound of aner and pous; an enslaver.

[and] liars
ψεύσταις (pseustais)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5583: A liar, deceiver. From pseudomai; a falsifier.

[and] perjurers,
ἐπιόρκοις (epiorkois)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1965: Perjured, sworn falsely. From epi and horkos; on oath, i.e. a forswearer.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

for
εἴ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

anyone
τι (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

else
ἕτερον (heteron)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.

who is averse to
ἀντίκειται (antikeitai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 480: To resist, oppose, withstand, lie opposite to. From anti and keimai; to lie opposite, i.e. Be adverse to.

sound
ὑγιαινούσῃ (hygiainousē)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5198: From hugies; to have sound health, i.e. Be well; figuratively, to be uncorrupt.

teaching
διδασκαλίᾳ (didaskalia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1319: Instruction, teaching. From didaskalos; instruction.


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