1 Timothy is a letter from the Apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy, offering guidance on leading the church in Ephesus. It emphasizes sound doctrine, the importance of prayer, and the qualifications for church leaders. Paul addresses issues like false teachings and the role of women in worship. The letter encourages Timothy to be a model of faith and integrity, stressing the value of godliness and contentment over material wealth, and urging him to fight the good fight of faith.
1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;2. To Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.3. As I sought you to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that you might charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
1. I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;2. For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.3. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
1. This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desires a good work.2. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;3. Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
1. Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;2. Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;3. Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
1. Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the younger men as brothers;2. The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.3. Honor widows that are widows indeed.
1. Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.2. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.3. If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
