1 Timothy (KJV)
6 chapters · 113 verses. Choose a chapter to read it in the King James Version.
About the Book of 1 Timothy
First Timothy instructs a younger leader on confronting false teaching and ordering the life and leadership of the church. It addresses sound doctrine, godly conduct, and qualifications for those who serve.
- Genre
- Epistle (pastoral)
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to the apostle Paul
- First audience
- Timothy, leading the church in Ephesus
How to read it: Read this pastoral letter with its leadership occasion in mind; distinguish enduring principles from instructions shaped by a specific situation.
It opens: “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;” (1 Timothy 1:1)
Chapters
Key verses in 1 Timothy
The verses of 1 Timothy that the rest of Scripture cross-references most often.
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
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