# The book of 1 Timothy

> 1 Timothy is a letter to Paul’s younger co-worker, left in Ephesus to lead the church. It covers false teaching, prayer, church leaders, widows, and the danger of loving money.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/about
Section: Letters of Paul · 6 chapters

## Who wrote 1 Timothy?

The letter names Paul. Most scholars think 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus (the “Pastoral Letters”) were written by a follower of Paul after his death, because of their style and church setting. Many others still hold Paul wrote them late in life.

## When was it written?

About AD 62–64 if by Paul; about AD 80–100 on the other view.

## Main themes

- **Sound teaching.** Guard the truth against false teaching.
- **Character in leaders.** Leaders are chosen for character more than gifts.
- **Godliness with contentment.** The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.

## Outline

- Chapter 1: [Against false teachers](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/1)
- Chapters 2–3: [Prayer, worship, and leaders](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/2)
- Chapters 4–6: [Timothy’s own conduct and care for the church](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/4)

## Key verses

Quoted from the Lumin Translation.

> This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the worst of them.
> — [1 Timothy 1:15](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/1#15)

> Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.
> — [1 Timothy 4:12](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/4#12)

> But godliness with contentment is great gain.
> — [1 Timothy 6:6](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/6#6)

> For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for it, have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
> — [1 Timothy 6:10](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/6#10)

## Where to start

Read chapter 1, then chapter 6. [Read 1 Timothy 1](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/1.md)

Read the whole book: https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/1.md
Ask about it: https://www.lumin.faith/ask.md