1 Timothy

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.
Paul

Paul (the Apostle)

c. AD 62-64

Chapters

1 Timothy 3

Qualifications for Church Leaders and Deacons

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;
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1 Timothy 4

Instructions for Godly Living and Warnings Against False Teachings

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.
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1 Timothy 6

Final Instructions and the Pursuit of Godliness Over Wealth

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;
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