1 Timothy
Instructions to a young leader on ordering the life of a church.
About 1 Timothy
First Timothy is written to a colleague left in Ephesus to correct false teaching. It covers prayer, the character required of overseers and deacons, the care of widows, and the handling of money and reputation. Paul’s counsel is practical and often personal — including the encouragement not to let anyone look down on Timothy for his youth, but to set an example instead.
- Sound teaching
- Leadership
- Godliness
- Contentment
Key verses in 1 Timothy
All 6 chapters of 1 Timothy
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