1 Timothy — Chapter 1

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1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, ^Ran apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

Rom 1:1; 1 Cor 1:1

1 Timothy 1:2 Unto ^RTimothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

Acts 16:1-3; 1 Thess 3:2

1 Timothy 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, ^Rwhen I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

Acts 20:1-3; Phil 2:24

1 Timothy 1:4 Neither give heed to fables and ^Rendless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

Titus 3:9

1 Timothy 1:5 Now ^Rthe end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

Rom 10:4; Rom 13:8-10

1 Timothy 1:6 ^RFrom which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

1 Tim 6:21; 2 Tim 2:18

1 Timothy 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; ^Runderstanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

1 Tim 6:4; Isa 29:13-14

1 Timothy 1:8 But we know that ^Rthe law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

Deut 4:6-8; Neh 9:13

1 Timothy 1:9 Knowing this, that ^Rthe law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

Rom 4:13; Rom 5:20

1 Timothy 1:10 For ^Rwhoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

Mark 7:21-22; 1 Cor 6:9-10

1 Timothy 1:11 ^RAccording to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

Rom 2:16

1 Timothy 1:12 And ^RI thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

John 5:23; Phil 2:11

1 Timothy 1:13 Who ^Rwas before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

Acts 8:3; Acts 9:1,5,13

1 Timothy 1:14 And ^Rthe grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Acts 15:11; Rom 16:20

1 Timothy 1:15 This is ^Ra faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

1 Tim 1:19; 1 Tim 3:1

1 Timothy 1:16 Howbeit ^Rfor this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

Num 23:3; Ps 25:11

1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto ^Rthe King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Tim 6:15-16; Ps 10:16

1 Timothy 1:18 This ^Rcharge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;

1 Tim 1:11-12; 1 Tim 4:14

1 Timothy 1:19 ^RHolding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

1 Tim 1:5; 1 Tim 3:9

1 Timothy 1:20 Of whom is ^RHymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

2 Tim 2:17

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Timothy 1:1–7 — Teaching directed toward charity

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul leaves Timothy to confront speculative teaching, emphasizing charity from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith.

Key Truth: Let teaching serve faithful love rather than speculation.

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Timothy 1:8–14 — The law and overflowing grace

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul discusses proper use of the law and thanks Christ for mercy despite his former violence and ignorance.

Key Truth: Receive mercy without excusing former wrongdoing.

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Timothy 1:15–20 — Christ saves sinners

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul calls himself an example of Christ's patience, praises God, and charges Timothy to hold faith and a good conscience.

Key Truth: Hold faith together with a good conscience.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Luke 19:10 — Jesus describes his mission to seek and save the lost.

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Does your interest in teaching deepen charity or merely argument?

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