1Timothy 1 KJV
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
1 Timothy 1 (New Testament)
7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
1 Timothy 1 (New Testament)
13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
| Greek Word + Transliteration | Verse + Snippet | Meaning | Scholarly Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ἐπιταγή — epitagē | Verse 1 — “…by the commandment of God…” | “Command,” authoritative order. | Epitagē (“command”) conveys authoritative divine commission (“commandment”). Paul roots his apostleship in God’s directive. The term establishes apostolic authority. — Joseph Henry Thayer, Greek-English Lexicon (1889) |
| παραγγέλλω — parangellō | Verse 3 — “…charge some that they teach no other doctrine…” | “Charge,” command. | Parangellō (“to charge”) denotes authoritative instruction (“command”). Timothy must guard doctrinal purity. The term stresses pastoral responsibility. — Richard C. Trench, Synonyms of the NT (1896) |
| μῦθος — mythos | Verse 4 — “…give heed to fables…” | “Myth,” invented tale. | Mythos (“myth”) exposes speculative teaching (“fable/story”). Paul warns against distractions from the gospel. The term frames error as fictional. — Philip Schaff, Commentary on the New Testament (1882) |
| οἰκονομία — oikonomia | Verse 4 — “…godly edifying…” | “Stewardship,” administration. | Oikonomia (“stewardship”) stresses purposeful management (“dispensation”). True teaching aligns with divine order. The term affirms responsible ministry. — Franz Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary (1884) |
| ἀγάπη — agapē | Verse 5 — “…the end of the commandment is love…” | “Love,” self-giving love. | Agapē (“love”) marks the goal of sound teaching (“charity/love”). Paul ties purity of doctrine to purity of heart. The term centers moral transformation. — James Hastings, Dictionary of the Bible (1898) |
| ναυαγέω — nauageō | Verse 19 — “…concerning faith have made shipwreck…” | “Shipwreck,” ruin. | Nauageō (“to shipwreck”) symbolizes catastrophic collapse (“shipwreck”). False doctrine leads to spiritual ruin. The term warns of severe consequences. — Joseph Thayer, Lexicon (1889) |
| βλασφημέω — blasphēmeō | Verse 20 — “…they may learn not to blaspheme.” | “Blaspheme,” speak evil. | Blasphēmeō (“to blaspheme”) signifies irreverent speech (“speak evil”). Paul disciplines to restore reverence. The term underscores holiness of truth. — Richard Trench, Synonyms (1896) |
| ἔννομος — ennomos | Verse 8 — “…the law is good…” | “Lawful,” within law. | Ennomos (“lawful”) denotes proper use of the law (“lawful”). Paul affirms law’s value when rightly applied. The term balances grace and morality. — Philip Schaff, Church History (1890) |
| ἀνυπόκριτος — anupokritos | Verse 5 — “…faith unfeigned.” | “Unhypocritical,” sincere. | Anupokritos (“sincere”) rejects pretense (“unfeigned”). Paul seeks genuine faith. The term emphasizes purity of motive. — Franz Delitzsch, Commentary (1884) |
| σωφροσύνη — sōphrosynē | Verse 7 — “…understanding neither what they say…” | “Sound mind,” sober judgment. | Sōphrosynē (“soundness of mind”) conveys disciplined thinking (“sobriety”). False teachers lack this soundness. The term contrasts wisdom with arrogance. — B. F. Westcott, Epistles of St. John (1883) |
Chapter 1
Verse: "The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." - 1 Timothy 1:5
Lesson: In this chapter, Paul instructs Timothy to command false teachers not to teach any different doctrine. He emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine and the purpose of the law. The verse above summarizes the aim of their charge, which is to love God and love others with a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith.
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Conclusion: We must guard ourselves against false teachings and focus on sound doctrine. Our aim should be to love God and love others genuinely, with a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith.
Prayer Points: Lord, help us to discern truth from error and to guard ourselves against false teachings. Give us a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith so that we may love you and others wholeheartedly.
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