1 Timothy 1:5

“Now the end of the commandment is charity, etc.] By the “commandment” may be meant, the order given to Timothy, or the charge committed to him; (see <540118>1 Timothy 1:18) to forbid the teaching of another doctrine, and to avoid fables and endless genealogies; the end and design of which was to cultivate peace, to maintain and secure brotherly love, which cannot long subsist, when a different doctrine is introduced and received; and to promote godly edification, which is brought about by charity or love, for charity edifies; but is greatly hindered by speculative notions, fabulous stories, and genealogical controversies and contentions: or by it may be intended the ministration of the…”

“But--in contrast to the doctrine of the false teachers. the end--the aim. the commandment--Greek, "of the charge" which you ought to urge on your flock. Referring to the same Greek word as in Ti1 1:3, Ti1 1:18; here, however, in a larger sense, as including the Gospel "dispensation of God" (see on Ti1 1:4; Ti1 1:11), which was the sum and substance of the "charge" committed to Timothy wherewith he should "charge" his flock. charity--LOVE; the sum and end of the law and of the Gospel alike, and that wherein the Gospel is the fulfilment of the spirit of the law in its every essential jot and tittle (Rom 13:10). The foundation is faith (Ti1 1:4), the "end" is love (Ti1 1:14; Tit 3:15). out…”

“Now the end of the commandment - see the notes on Romans 10:4. In order that Timothy might fulfil the design of his appointment, it was necessary that he should have a correct view of the design of the law. The teachers to whom he refers insisted much on its obligation and importance; and Paul designs to say that he did not intend to teach that the law was of no consequence, and was not, when properly understood, obligatory. Its nature and use, however, was not correctly understood by them, and hence it was of great importance for Timothy to inculcate correct views of the purpose for which it was given. The word “commandment” here some have understood of the gospel (Doddridge), others of the…”

“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, Ti1 1:3, Ti1 1:18. 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. 1 Timothy 1:6”

“1:5 The purpose of my instruction: Paul seeks godliness that flows out of sound faith and renewal (see Titus 3:5; see also 1 Cor 13:1-13; Col 3:14). • In 1 Timothy and Titus, all allusions to a clear conscience are in contrast to the false teachers’ dead consciences (e.g., 1 Tim 1:19; 4:2; Titus 1:15).”

“the end: Rom 10:4, Rom 13:8-10; Gal 5:13, Gal 5:14, Gal 5:22; Jo1 4:7-14 charity: Mar 12:28-34; Rom 14:15; Co1 8:1-3, Co1 13:1-13, Co1 14:1; Pe1 4:8; Pe2 1:7 a pure: Psa 24:4, Psa 51:10; Jer 4:14; Mat 5:8, Mat 12:35; Act 15:9; Ti2 2:22; Jam 4:8; Pe1 1:22; Jo1 3:3 a good: Ti1 1:19, Ti1 3:9; Act 23:1, Act 24:16; Rom 9:1; Co2 1:12; Ti2 1:3; Tit 1:15; Heb 9:14; Heb 10:22, Heb 13:18; Pe1 3:16, Pe1 3:21 faith: Gal 5:6; Ti2 1:5; Heb 11:5, Heb 11:6; Jo1 3:23 1 Timothy 1:6”