The first epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as first timothy and often written 1 timothy, is one of three letters in the new testament of the bible often grouped together as the pastoral epistles, along with second timothy and titus. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy 1 timothy 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus according to the commandment of god our savior, and of christ jesus, who is our hope, 2to timothy, my true child in the faith. Timothy s father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian. Grace, mercy, peace, from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Paul wrote to timothy to encourage him in his responsibility for overseeing the work of the ephesian church and possibly the other churches in the province of asia 1 timothy 1. Timothy s father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian ac 16. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 timothy, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to timothy. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Dec 07, 2017 the book of 1 timothy read by alexander scourby. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god our father and jesus christ our lord. Paul shows timothy how to restore order and purpose to the church in ephesus which has been disrupted by false teachers.
The author is paul who wrote it approximately 62 a. Chapter 2 begins the prescriptions of christian life within the church. The book of 1 timothy kjv audio bible full by alexander. The first epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as first timothy and often written 1 timothy, is one of three letters in the new testament of the bible. The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Bible summary 2 timothy 1 2 timothy bible book summary. The bibles silence on the ultimate fate of paul has engendered a great deal of. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The book of 1 st timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
This is the holy book of 1 timothy, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to timothy. Believing and behaving in the household of god mark dever. Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. This summary of the book of 1 timothy provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 timothy. The letter, traditionally attributed to the apostle paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate timothy regarding. This book gives us a look at pauls instructions regarding the challenges timothy facedchallenges many pastors still face today. He joined paul during one of pauls later missionary journeys. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 6. The most popular bible verses from the bible book 1 timothy.
Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 timothy. Read the book of 1timothy from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. In 1 timothy 1, he wrote about false teachers of the law. Timothys father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian. It was written to give encouragement and leadership guidelines to a young pastor named timothy at the church in ephesus. In this letter paul begins by warning timothy regarding false teachers. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Timothy received his name, which means one who honors god, from his mother eunice, and grandmother lois. Timothy, the recipient of the two new testament letters bearing his name, was the son of a greek father and a jewish mother.
He was a young follower of paul who was looking after the church in ephesus. The author is the apostle paul who wrote it approximately 67 a. Grace, mercy, and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. After pauls release from his first imprisonment in rome in ad 61. Paul addresses timothy as my true son in the faith 1 timothy 1. The book of 1 timothy describes christcentered living in the christian church, both for leaders and members. Jun 21, 2017 this article is part of the why study the book. Book of 1 timothy introduction and summary learn religions. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The bible book of 1 timothy with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. Top 7 bible verses from the book of 1 timothy jack wellman. Paul instructs timothy on how to address these teachers and lead the church. The book of 2nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader.
The apostle paul writes to instruct and encourage his faithful comrades timothy and titus, who are in the trenches of gospel ministry. Book of 1 timothy 1 timothy chapter 1 1 timothy chapter 2 1 timothy chapter 3 1 timothy chapter 4 1 timothy chapter 5 1 timothy chapter 6. Messiah is the mediator between god and men 1 timothy 2. The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to pastors and church leaders. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Timothy received his name, which means one who honors god, from his. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god our father and jesus christ our lord 3 as i besought thee to abide still at ephesus, when i went into macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine. Timothy his name meaning honouring god was yet a young man 1 timothy 4. As the salutation indicates, paul is writing to timothy, a native of lystra in modern turkey. These are all of the chapters of the book of 1 timothy. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Timothys father was greek, while his mother was a jewish.
The greek word most commonly translated godliness or piety in the new testament appears eight times in first timothy. This is the first of two inspired letters paul wrote to his beloved son in the faith. Many bad teachers shared false theology that confused believers. It is a compelling admonishing order to timothy how the christian congregation must behave. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 1 timothy in the bible king james version. Paul then went on to preach in macedonia, where he heard reports of timothys work at ephesus that prompted him to write 1 timothy, probably in ad 63. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching. The key personalities are the apostle paul and timothy. Book of first timothy overview insight for living ministries.
The holy bible book 54 1 timothy kjv dramatized audio. First timothy is a letter to a young church leader with specific instructions on how to fight the good fight 1 ti 1 18. The pastoral epistles are a group of three books of the canonical new testament. First timothy presents the most explicit and complete instructions for church leadership and organization in the entire bible. Verses 12 chapter 1 ended with the admonitions regarding false teachings in the church. In 1 timothy, we read a holistic vision of the nature and mission of the church. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. Bible book number 541 timothy watchtower online library. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ the apostle begins his epistle with asserting his apostolical dignity, not because timothy was in any doubt concerning it, but to make the ephesians sensible of the danger they incurred, if they rejected the charges and admonitions which the apostle ordered timothy to deliver to them. After pauls release from his first imprisonment in rome in ad 61 or 62, and after his final missionary journey probably into spain, he was again imprisoned. The book of 1 timothy, one of the apostle pauls three pastoral epistles, provides a unique yardstick for churches to measure their conduct.
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