1 Timothy
1 Timothy has 6 chapters. Read 1 Timothy in the New American Standard Bible 2020, chapter by chapter, free and without an account.
1 Timothy presents instructions to Timothy about teaching and conduct in God’s household. It confronts speculative and harmful teaching, addresses prayer and leadership, and sets out responsibilities toward different members of the community. Care for widows, fair treatment of elders, personal example, and the dangers of greed connect faithful doctrine with practical life.
1 Timothy is one of Paul's letters of the New Testament, the same 27 books in every Christian Bible. See it on the shelf.
1 Timothy 1 contrasts speculative teaching with sincere love and recalls the mercy shown in Paul’s calling.
1 Timothy 2 calls for prayer for all people and gives instructions for peaceful, dignified worship.
1 Timothy 3 describes the character of overseers and deacons and conduct within God’s household.
1 Timothy 4 urges Timothy to reject deceptive severity and train, teach, and model godliness faithfully.
1 Timothy 5 gives guidance for family-like care, support of widows, and accountable treatment of elders.
1 Timothy 6 contrasts greed with contentment and charges Timothy and the wealthy toward faithfulness and generosity.