Book of 1 Timothy
New TestamentPauline Epistle

Book of 1 Timothy

The Book of 1 Timothy was written by Paul the Apostle (c. AD 62-64) and contains 6 chapters and 113 verses. Key themes include Church Order, Leadership, Sound Doctrine.

6

Chapters

113

Verses

Paul the Apostle

Author

AD 62-64

Date Written

Overview

1 Timothy provides instruction for church leadership and organization, warning against false teaching.

Purpose

To give Timothy guidance for leading the church at Ephesus and maintaining sound doctrine.

Historical Context

Written to Paul's young coworker left in Ephesus to address church problems.

Name Origins

Greek

I Τιμόθεος

1 Timotheos

Key Themes

Church OrderLeadershipSound DoctrineGodlinessFalse TeachingMinistry

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Book Outline

Doctrine

1:1-20

Sound teaching

Worship

2:1-3:16

Church order

Ministry

4:1-6:21

Leadership and conduct

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

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