The 15th book of the
New Testament
This is a letter written by the
Apostle Paul to Timothy (a fellow
missionary, and the
pastor of the
church at Ehesus). This letter is more of a personal nature, giving Timothy fatherly instruction concerning matters of doctrine and of life.
chapters:
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
Book: 1 Timothy
Chapters: 1 ·
2 ·
3 ·
4 ·
5 ·
6 ·
The design of the epistle appears to be, that
Timothy having
been left at
Ephesus, St.
Paul wrote to instruct him in the
choice of proper officers in the
Church, as
Well as in the
Exercise of a regular ministry. Also, to caution against the
influence of false teachers, who
By subtle distinctions and
endless disputes, corrupted the purity and simplicity of the
Gospel. He presses upon him constant regard to the greatest
diligence, faithfulness, and zeal. These subjects occupy the
first four chapters; the fifth
Chapter instructs respecting
particular classes; in the latter part, controversies and
disputes are condemned, the
Love of
Money blamed, and the rich
exhorted to good
Works.