1 Timothychapter 1
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A.Stop the Myths: The Law Is Good If Used Lawfullyvv. 1-11
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines 4 or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith. 5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. 6 Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk. 7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert. 8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately. 9 We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching 11 that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
B.Chief of Sinners, Made a Pattern of Mercyvv. 12-17
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. 13 I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. 14 And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. 16 But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
C.Fight the Good Fight; Some Have Made Shipwreckvv. 18-20
18 Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight, 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith. 20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
Chapter summary
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, to Timothy, his own son in the faith.
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Chapter summary
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, to Timothy, his own son in the faith.
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Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, to Timothy, his own son in the faith. Charge some that they teach no other doctrine, neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions rather than godly edifying. The end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart. I thank him who enabled me, though a blasphemer and persecutor, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. This is a faithful saying. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. Henry reads the chapter as the apostle's catechism for pastors.
Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.
Context
Epistle · Paul — 1 Timothy overview
- A. 1–11 Stop the Myths: The Law Is Good If Used Lawfully
- B. 12–17 Chief of Sinners, Made a Pattern of Mercy
- C. 18–20 Fight the Good Fight; Some Have Made Shipwreck
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