1 Timothy 1:19

Holding [ε χ ω ν]. Not merely having, but holding fast, as in 2 Timothy 1:13.

Faith and a good conscience [π ι σ τ ι ν κ α ι α γ α θ η ν σ υ ν ε ι δ η σ ι ν]. The phrase good conscience is not in Paul, although suneidhsiv is a Pauline word. The phrase appears once in Acts 23:1), and twice in 1 Peter 2:16; 1 Peter 2:21). In Hebrews evil [π ο ν η ρ α ς] conscience and fair [κ α λ η ν] conscience; Acts 10:22; Acts 13:18. The combination faith and good conscience is peculiar to the Pastorals. Comp. 1 Timothy 3:9.

Which [η ν]. Referring to God conscience.

Having put away [α π ω σ α μ ε ν ο ι]. The A. V. is not strong enough. Better, having thrust from them. It implies willful violence against conscience. Twice in Paul, Romans 11:1; Romans 11:2, and three times in Acts.

Concerning faith have made shipwreck [π ε ρ ι τ η ν π ι σ τ ι ν ε ν α υ α γ η σ α ν]. Better, "concerning the faith made shipwreck." For a similar use of peri concerning, see Acts 19:25; Luke 10:40; 1 Timothy 6:21; 2 Timothy 2:18; 2 Timothy 3:8. It is noteworthy that peri with the accusative occurs only once in Paul (Philippians 2:23). Nauagein to make shipwreck only here and 2 Corinthians 11:25. Nautical metaphors are rare in Paul's writings.