1 Timothy KJV
New Testament · 6 chapters · 113 verses · about 11 minutes to read
Paul writes to a young pastor at Ephesus about sound doctrine, prayer, the qualifications of church leaders, and the care of widows. He tells him to let no man despise his youth.
Author: PaulTraditionally dated about AD 63Theme: order in the church
Chapters
Outline of 1 Timothy
Key verses
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Well-known verses in 1 Timothy
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
How long 1 Timothy is
Chapters: 6Verses: 113Words: about 2,244Read in: about 11 minutesLongest chapter: 1 Timothy 5 (25 verses)
1 Timothy is the 54th book of the Bible and the 15th of the New Testament, between 2 Thessalonians and 2 Timothy. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of 1 Timothy?
Paul.
When was 1 Timothy written?
It is traditionally dated about AD 63.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
Paul writes to a young pastor at Ephesus about sound doctrine, prayer, the qualifications of church leaders, and the care of widows. He tells him to let no man despise his youth.
How long is 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy has 6 chapters and 113 verses in the King James Version — about 2,244 words.
How long does it take to read 1 Timothy?
about 11 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many chapters are in 1 Timothy?
6.
How many verses are in 1 Timothy?
113.
What is the longest chapter in 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy 5, with 25 verses. The shortest is 1 Timothy 2, with 15.
Where is 1 Timothy in the Bible?
1 Timothy is the 54th book of the Bible and the 15th of the New Testament, between 2 Thessalonians and 2 Timothy.
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