1 Timothy

In the beginning verses of this chapter, the Apostle reminds believers that they must not suppose that religious knowledge or Christian...

In the first few verses of this chapter, the Apostle gives directions to Timothy – as well as to other ministers – concerning reproving. Part...

“This is a true saying,” declares Paul; “if a man desire the office of a bishop” – that is, an elder or minister – “he desireth a good work”...

“I exhort therefore,” says the Apostle, “that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men”...

Timothy was originally a native of the city of Lystra in Lycaonia; his father was a Greek, and his mother Eunice was a converted Jewess (Acts...