1 Timothy

World English Bible (Catholic)

1 Timothy has 6 chapters. Read 1 Timothy in the World English Bible (Catholic), 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.

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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.

A young Timothy calming debate around blank scrolls while neighbors care for a child nearby

1 Timothy 1

1 Timothy 1 contrasts speculative teaching with sincere love and recalls the mercy shown in Paul’s calling.

A diverse first-century gathering praying peacefully together in an open courtyard

1 Timothy 2

1 Timothy 2 calls for prayer for all people and gives instructions for peaceful, dignified worship.

A first-century house church sharing a meal while discerning hospitable and trustworthy leaders

1 Timothy 3

1 Timothy 3 describes the character of overseers and deacons and conduct within God’s household.

Timothy studying a blank scroll, training on a hillside path, and teaching an intergenerational gathering

1 Timothy 4

1 Timothy 4 urges Timothy to reject deceptive severity and train, teach, and model godliness faithfully.

Women distributing food to older widows while community leaders listen carefully at a nearby table

1 Timothy 5

1 Timothy 5 gives guidance for family-like care, support of widows, and accountable treatment of elders.

A prosperous believer sharing grain with families as Timothy holds a sealed scroll nearby

1 Timothy 6

1 Timothy 6 contrasts greed with contentment and charges Timothy and the wealthy toward faithfulness and generosity.