New TestamentPauline Epistle
1 Timothy Chapter Summaries
1 Timothy provides instruction for church leadership and organization, warning against false teaching.
6
Chapters
113
Total Verses
Paul the Apostle
Author
AD 62-64
Date Written
Book Outline
Doctrine
1:1-20Sound teaching
Worship
2:1-3:16Church order
Ministry
4:1-6:21Leadership and conduct
All 6 Chapters
Doctrine
1
1 Timothy 1: Warning Against False Teachers
20 versesPaul instructs Timothy on combating false doctrine
2
1 Timothy 2: Instructions on Prayer
15 versesGuidance on prayer for all people and proper conduct
3
1 Timothy 3: Qualifications for Leaders
16 versesCriteria for bishops and deacons in the church
4
1 Timothy 4: Warning Against Apostasy
16 versesExhortation to Timothy to remain faithful amid false teachings
5
1 Timothy 5: Instructions on Church Discipline
25 versesGuidelines for treating widows, elders, and others
6
1 Timothy 6: Warnings About Wealth
21 versesAdvice on godliness and dangers of loving money
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Key Themes
Church OrderLeadershipSound DoctrineGodlinessFalse TeachingMinistry
Key Verses
“The love of money is the root of all evil.”1 Timothy 6:10
“Let no man despise thy youth.”1 Timothy 4:12
“There is one God, and one mediator between God and men.”1 Timothy 2:5