1 Timothy

New Testament · Pauline Epistles · 6 chapters

Paul instructs Timothy on sound teaching, prayer, and leadership in the church.

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Written by
Paul
Date
c. AD 62–64

Themes

  • Sound teaching
  • Godly leadership
  • Contentment and godliness

Outline

  1. Guard the truthChapter 1
  2. Worship and leadersChapters 2–3
  3. A good servant of ChristChapters 4–6

Key verses

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
1 Timothy 1:15
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
1 Timothy 2:5
Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6