First Epistle To Timothy

The first epistle to Timothy is a book of the New Testament.

It is sent by the Apostle Paul to his disciple Timothy.

This is one of the three Pastoral Epistles , with the second epistle to Timothy and the Epistle to Titus.

Paul wrote the first letter after his first imprisonment. He had left Timothy in Ephesus , intending to return later (1 Tim 3:14). But he thought it might be delayed, he wrote to Timothy , perhaps Macedonia (1 Timothy 1:3), to give advice and encouragement on the performance of his duty.

Summary

Chapter 1 contains greetings from Paul and his instructions regarding senseless speculation that crept into the Church.

Chapters 2 and 3 give instructions on worship and on public morality and conduct of officers of the Church.

Chapters 4 and 5 contain a description of the apostasy of the last days and recommendations on how Timothy was to deal with his flock.

Chapter 6 urges him to be faithful and avoid worldly wealth.