1 Timothy 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 6

1 Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ according to a command of God our Savior, even the Lord Jesus Christ, our Hope,

2 to Timothy, a true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.

3 Even as I encouraged you to remain in Ephesus (I going to Macedonia), that you might charge certain ones not to teach a different doctrine,

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Chapter Summary

Timothy is put in mind of the charge given to him by Paul at his going to Macedonia. 5 Of the right use and end of the law.

Key Greek Words

χάρις acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443
ἀγάπη (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love G26
πιστόν believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly) G4103
ἐπ’ about (the times), above, after G1909

People & Context

Apostolic Greeting

Paul, an apostle by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our Hope, writes to Timothy his true child in the faith, extending grace, mercy, an…

Timothy's Assignment in Ephesus

Paul recalls encouraging Timothy to remain in Ephesus while he went to Macedonia, so Timothy could charge certain ones not to teach different doctrine…

The Purpose of the Commandment

The end of the commandment is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and faith without hypocrisy. Some have deviated from these and turned to empt…

Timeline

Apostolic Greeting

Paul, an apostle by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our Hope, writes to Timothy his true child in the faith, extending grace, mercy, and peace.

1 Timothy 1:1-2
Timothy's Assignment in Ephesus

Paul recalls encouraging Timothy to remain in Ephesus while he went to Macedonia, so Timothy could charge certain ones not to teach different doctrine or attend to myths and endless genealogies.

1 Timothy 1:3-4
The Purpose of the Commandment

The end of the commandment is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and faith without hypocrisy. Some have deviated from these and turned to empty talking, desiring to be law-teachers without understanding.

1 Timothy 1:5-7

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