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Paul’s first letter to

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1 Timotheos

Introduction

Timothy was a Christian from Asia Minor. His mother was a Jew but his father was a Greek. When Paul saw Timothy’s genuine faith, he accepted him as one of his companions and helpers at preaching and teaching the good message (Acts 16:1-3) and they had ended up in Ephesus together, where Paul left Timothy behind in order to look after the new believers there. After Timothy had been in Ephesus for some time, Paul sent this letter to him. Timothy’s age was likely around thirty at that time.

There seem to be three main purposes in this letter of Paul to Timothy:

1.) Firstly Paul warned him about false teaching that was affecting the assembly of believers there. This teaching contained the philosophies of both Jews and non-Jews, because according to them, this world that we live in is evil but a person can be saved if they have the correct wisdom or knowledge and doesn’t eat certain types of food and doesn’t marry. Paul writes that that’s not right.

2.) This letter also teaches about the behaviour of the assembly of believers and about worship. Paul writes about the desired behaviour of teachers of the message, of helpers in the assembly, and of other believers including widows and slaves.

3.) Finally he advised Timothy how to become good servant of Yeshua the messiah, and concerning his responsibility to believers.

Main components of Paul’s letter

Introduction 1:1-2

Teaching concerning the group of believers and of teachers 1:3-3:16

Teaching to Timothy about his work 4:1-6:21

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1This letter is from Paul, an missionary of Yeshua the messiah appointed by our saviour God’s command and by Yeshua the messiah who is our hope. 2I’m writing to Timothy,[ref] my true child in the faith: may you receive grace, mercy, and peace from God the father and from our master, Yeshua the messiah.

1Paulos, an_ambassador of_chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa), according_to the_command of_god the_saviour of_us, and the_master Yaʸsous chosen_one/messiah the hope of_us, 2to_Timotheos, genuine child in the_faith:
grace, mercy, peace from god the_father and chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous the master of_us.

1:3 Staying on-track in faith and doctrine

3When I was going to Macedonia I urged you to remain there in Ephesus so that you could speak against those preaching a different message 4and advise the believers not to worry about myths and endless genealogies which just result in useless speculations rather than them using their faith to advance God’s plans. 5The outcome of such teaching should be demonstrating love coming from a pure heart, a clean conscience, and selfless faith. 6Some others have deviated from that, which then results in useless talk 7they want to be religious teachers but they don’t understand what they’re talking about or what they’re agreeing to.

8But we know that the religious law can be good if someone is using it lawfully, 9but other than that, we know that the law isn’t made for those who’ve been forgiven by God. The law was made for those who’re disobedient and out of control, those who ignore and disobey God, who don’t honour him but rather profane him, for those who would murder their parents or other people, 10the sexually immoral, homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, those who falsely accuse others in court, and those doing anything else that is against the sound teaching 11that’s part of the good message that honours the wonderful God and which was entrusted to me.

3As I_implored you to_remain in Efesos, going to Makedonia, in_order_that you_may_command to_some not to_be_teaching_differently, 4nor to_be_giving_heed to_myths and endless genealogies, which are_bringing_about speculations rather than management of_god, which is in faith.
5And the outcome of_our charge is love out_of a_pure heart, and a_ good _conscience, and a_ unhypocritical _faith, 6from_which some having_deviated, were_turned_away to useless_talk, 7wanting to_be law_teachers, not understanding neither what they_are_saying, nor about what_all they_are_confirming.
8But we_have_known that the law is good, if someone may_be_resorting to_it lawfully, 9having_known this, that for_the_righteous the_law is_ not _appointing, but for_the_lawless and insubordinate, the_ungodly and the_sinners, unholy and profane, father_killers and mother_killers, murderers, 10the_sexually_immoral, sodomisers, kidnappers, liars, perjurers, and if any other thing is_opposing to_the being_sound teaching, 11according_to the good_message of_the glory of_the blessed god, which I was_entrusted.

1:12 Paul thanks God for showing mercy

12I’m thankful for our master Yeshua the messiah for considering me faithful and strengthening me, and then appointing me to serve him 13even though I used to be a slanderer and persecutor and abuser,[ref] but I was shown mercy because I did it in unbelief due to my ignorance. 14The grace of our master so was generous in giving me faith in and love for Yeshua the messiah. 15This saying is trustworthy and worth being accepted by everyone: Yeshua the messiah came into this world to save sinners, of which I was the worst. 16And this is why I was shown mercy: so that Yeshua the messiah can demonstrate his great patience in me first as a pattern to all the others who will believe in him and obtain eternal life. 17May the king of the ages, the indestructible, invisible, only God have all the honour and praise throughout all the ages. May it be so.

18In line with previous prophecies, I’m entrusting you, young Timothy, with this: fight in this battle for good, 19maintaining your faith and your clear conscience even though others have turned back and shipwrecked their faith, 20including Hymenaeus and Alexander who I put Satan in charge of so that they’d be disciplined to stop slandering.

12I_am_having thankfulness for_the one having_strengthened me, chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa) the master of_us, because he_considered me faithful, having_appointed me to service, 13the earlier being a_slanderous, and a_persecutor, and an_abuser, but I_was_shown_mercy, because not_knowing, I_did it in unbelief.
14And the grace of_the master of_us, over_been_plentiful with faith and love which in chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous.
15Trustworthy is the saying, and worthy of_all acceptance:
that chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous came into the world to_save sinners, of_whom I am the_first.
16But because_of this I_was_shown_mercy, in_order_that in me first Yaʸsous chosen_one/messiah may_display his all patience, because/for a_pattern of_the ones going to_be_believing in him, to life eternal.
17And to_the king of_the ages, the_indestructible, invisible, only god, honour and glory be, to the ages of_the ages.
Truly.
18This the charge I_am_entrusting to_you, child, Timotheos, according_to the prophesies going_before to you, that you_may_be_warring by them the good warfare, 19holding faith and a_good conscience, which some having_pushed_away, concerning their faith they_suffered_shipwreck, 20of_whom is Humenaios and Alexandros, whom I_gave_over to_ the _Satan/(Sāţān), in_order_that they_may_be_disciplined not to_be_slandering.

2:1 Expectations for behaviour

2Then first of all I urge you all to pray for all people—petitioning to God while also expressing thanks for them. 2So too for kings and other prominent officials so that we can live a quiet and tranquil life with all devoutness and dignity. 3This is good and pleasing to God our saviour 4who wants everyone to be saved and to know the truth.[ref] 5There’s only one God and also one mediator between God and humankind and that’s the man Yeshua the messiah 6who gave himself as a ransom for all people and as a testimony of God’s love for all time. 7I was appointed[ref] to proclaim that message and as an missionary—no lies, I’m telling you the truth here in the messiah—and also as a teacher of knowledge and the truth to non-Jews.

8That’s why I long to see men praying in every country, lifting up their morally-clean hands and not harbouring anger or disunity.

9Similarly women should wear respectable clothes that are sensible and modest,[ref] not with braids or gold or pearls or expensive clothing 10but with what is fitting for women who do good things, having declared that they honour God. 11Women should be learning quietly and submissively, 12but I don’t permit women to be teaching or domineering men. They should remain quiet 13because Adam was created first, then Eve,[ref] 14and it wasn’t Adam that was seduced but rather it was the woman that was deceived and disobeyed.[ref] 15But women will be saved through childbearing if they continue in faith and love and purity and self-control.

2Therefore I_am_exhorting, first of_all petitions, prayers, petitions, thanksgivings to_be_being_made, because/for all people, 2for kings and all who being in prominence, in_order_that we_may_be_going_by a_tranquil and quiet living in all devoutness and dignity.
3This is good and acceptable before god the saviour of_us, 4who is_wanting all people to_be_saved, and to_come to the_knowledge of_the_truth.
5For/Because one god there_is, also one mediator between_god and humans, the_human chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa), 6the one having_given himself a_ransom for all, and testimony in_ its_own _seasons, 7to which I was_appointed a_proclaimer and an_ambassador (I_am_speaking the_truth in chosen_one/messiah, I_am_ not _lying), a_teacher of_the_pagans in knowledge and truth.
8Therefore I_am_wishing the men to_be_praying in every place, lifted_up devout hands apart_from severe_anger and speculation.
9Likewise women in respectable apparel to_be_adorning themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with braids, and gold, or pearls, or expensive clothing, 10but what is_befitting to_women professing the_god-fearing, through good works.
11Let_ a_woman _be_learning in quietness in all submission.
12But I_am_ not _permitting to_be_teaching by_a_women, nor to_be_domineering of_a_man, but to_be in quietness.
13For/Because Adam/(ʼĀdām) was_formed first, thereafter Heua/(Ḩavvāh), 14and Adam was_ not _seduced, but the woman having_been_deceived, has_become in transgression.
15But she_will_be_being_saved through the childbearing, if they_may_remain in faith, and love, and holiness, with sobriety.

3:1 Qualities of assembly overseers

3This is a trustworthy saying: ‘If anyone is aspiring to be an overseer, then it’s a good task that he’s desiring.’ 2So it’s fitting that an overseer be above reproach,[ref] be the husband of one wife, sober, sensible, respectable, hospitable, a good teacher, 3not dependent on alcohol or greedy or a bully, but rather gentle, peace-loving, 4a good, dignified leader in his own home and in disciplining his children. 5(If someone doesn’t know how to lead his own household, how could he take care of God’s assembly.) 6He mustn’t be a new believer because that might lead him to becoming proud and from there to fall into the devil’s judgement. 7It’s also fitting for him to have a good reputation with those outside the assembly so that he doesn’t end up getting mocked and from there falling into the devil’s trap.

3The saying is trustworthy:
If anyone is_aspiring to_overseeing, he_is_desiring of_a_good work.
2Therefore it_is_fitting the overseer to_be irreproachable, the_husband of_one wife, sober, sensible, respectable, hospitable, teaching, 3not winebibbing, nor a_bully, but gentle, peaceable, ungreedy, 4leading of_his own house well, having children in submission, with all dignity 5(but if someone has_ not _known to_lead of_his own house, how will_he_be_taking_care of_the_assembly of_god?
)
6Not a_neophyte, in_order_that not having_been_conceited, he_may_fall_in into the_judgment of_the devil.
7And it_is_fitting him also, to_be_having a_ good _testimony from the ones outside, in_order_that he_may_ not _fall_in into derision and the_snare of_the devil.

3:8 Qualities of assembly helpers (or deacons/ministers)

8Similarly helpers in the assembly should also be dignified, should only speak the truth, shouldn’t be greedy or addicted to wine 9and should cling to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10Once they’ve proven themselves to be without any misconduct, them let them be working in the assembly. 11Their wives too should be dignified, should only speak the truth, and should be sober and faithful in everything they do. 12These helpers in the assembly should be husbands of one wife, and should lead their children and their households well. 13Those helpers who serve well will earn a good reputation for themselves and increase in confidence in their faith in Yeshua the messiah.

8Servants likewise should_be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to_ much _wine, not greedy, 9holding the mystery of_the faith in a_ clean _conscience.
10And also let_ these _be_being_approved first, thereafter let_them_be_serving, being unindictable.
11/Their/_wives likewise should_be dignified, not diabolical, sober, faithful in all things.
12Servants, let_ them _be husbands of_one wife, leading of_^their_children well and of_their own households.
13For/Because the ones having_served well are_procuring a_ good _standing for_themselves, and great confidence in the_faith which in chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa).

3:14 The announcement of God of truth

14I am writing all this to you in the hope that I can come soon, 15but if I get delayed, at least you’ll know how to organise God’s household—that is the assembly of the living God—which is the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16But yes, this godliness is quite a mystery: he appeared in a body, was declared innocent by the spirit, was seen by messengers, was preached among the nations, was believed in around the world, and then was taken up to heaven to be honoured.

14I_am_writing these things to_you, hoping to_come to you in quickness, 15but if I_may_be_slowing, in_order_that you_may_have_known how it_is_fitting to_be_being_conducted in the_household of_god, which is the_assembly of_god the_living, the_pillar and foundation of_the truth.
16And confessedly great is the of_ the _devoutness mystery:
Who was_revealed in the_flesh, was_justified in the_spirit, was_seen by_messengers, was_proclaimed among the_nations, was_believed in the_world, was_taken_up in glory.

4:1 False teachings, including what not to eat

4But the spirit is expressly saying that in later times, some will pull back from their faith, listening instead to deceiving spirits and teachings of demons. 2After suppressing their own consciences, they’ll become hypocritical liars, 3telling people not to get married and to keep away from foods that God created for faithful people who know the truth to be able to eat with thankfulness. 4Every creature made by God is good and nothing should be rejected but rather be received with thanksgiving 5because it’s made acceptable by God’s declaration and by prayer.

4But the spirit is_speaking expressly that in later times, some will_be_withdrawing from_the faith, giving_heed to_ deceitful _spirits and teachings of_demons, 2in hypocrisy of_liars, having_been_seared their own conscience, 3forbidding to_be_marrying, to_be_keeping_away from_foods that the god created for partaking with thanksgiving by_the faithful ones and having_known the truth.
4Because every creature of_god is good, and nothing being_received with thanksgiving is rejected, 5for/because it_is_being_sanctified by the_message of_god and petition.

4:6 The good servant of the messiah Yeshua

6If you explain these things to the believers then you’ll be a good servant of Yeshua the messiah, growing in the messages of faith and of the good teachings that you have followed. 7Refuse to listen to rude jokes and conspiracy theories. Instead train yourself to be godly, 8because keeping fit is of some benefit, but being godly benefits every part of life, from the present life right through to life in the next age.

9Here is a trustworthy saying that’s worthy of acceptance by everyone 10and it’s what we work and strive for: we have put our hope in the living God who is the saviour of all people and particularly of all believers, 11so command and teach these things.

12Don’t let anyone despise you just because you’re young, but be an example for the believers in your speech and conduct, and in love, faith, and purity. 13Prioritise the public reading of the scriptures as well as encouraging and teaching others until I come. 14Don’t neglect the gift that you have in you which was given to you when the council of elders placed their hands on you and prophesied over you. 15Keep these things in your thoughts so that everyone will be able to see your progress. 16Hold on to your own integrity and to this teaching, and stay faithful to them, because as you do, you’ll be saving both yourself and the people listening to you.

6These things laying_down to_the brothers, you_will_be a_ good _servant of_chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa), being_nourished in_the messages of_the faith, and of_the good teaching with_which you_have_followed.
7But be_refusing the profane and granny myths.
And be_training yourself to devoutness,
8For/Because the bodily training for is a_little beneficial, but the devoutness is beneficial for all things, the_promise holding of_the_ which present _life, and of_the_ coming _life.
9The saying is trustworthy, and worthy of_all acceptance.
10For/Because we_are_labouring and we_are_striving for this, because we_have_hoped in a_ living _god, who is the_saviour of_all people, most_of_all of_believers.
11Be_commanding these things and be_teaching.
12let_ no_one of_you _be_Despising the youth, but be_becoming an_example for_the believing ones, in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
13Until I_am_coming, be_giving_heed to_the public_reading, to_ the _exhortation, to_ the _teaching.
14Not be_neglecting of_the gift in you, which was_given to_you through prophecy, with the_laying_on of_the hands of_the council_of_elders.
15Be_pondering these things, be in these things, in_order_that the progress of_you may_be manifest to_all.
16Be_holding_on to_yourself and to_the teaching.
Be_continuing_on in_them, because/for doing this, you_will_be_saving both yourself and the ones hearing from_you.

5:1 Advice about widows, teachers of believers, and slaves

5Don’t scold an elder harshly, but encourage him as a father. Encourage younger men as brothers, 2female elders as mothers and younger ones as sisters in all purity.

3Show honour to widows—the real widows that is 4because if a widow has children or grandchildren, then they should be learning to show their godliness to their own relatives first, and to be repaying their parents and grandparents because this is what God expects. 5A woman who is a real widow and has been left by herself but puts her hope in God, she is then able to spend her days and nights in prayer and requesting God’s response. 6But a widow who just lives for pleasure is dead inside even though she’s still living. 7You should teach these things, Timothy, so that the people don’t anger God, 8because if someone is not providing for their own household, then they’ve rejected their faith in God and they’re acting worse than an unbeliever.

9The assembly should enrol[fn] widows sixty years old and over who was the wife of a single husband. 10She should be known for her good undertakings, for example if she raised children, if she was hospitable to strangers, if she washed the feet of believers, if she helped those who were oppressed, and if she always tried to do what was right.

11But don’t enrol younger widows because their emotional needs might drive them to want to marry again rather than to serve the messiah 12and we don’t want them to be judged because they couldn’t fulfil their faith commitment. 13Plus they often follow others in idly going around houses, and not just being idle but also gossipping and meddling and chatting about things they shouldn’t. 14That’s why I prefer younger women to be getting married and having children, to keep house, and to avoid all situations where others could accuse them. 15In fact, some have already turned away to follow Satan.

16If any believing woman has widowed relatives, they should continue to help them and not burden the assembly, so then the assembly can assist the really needy widows.

17An elder who has led well should be considered worthy of double honour, especially those who work hard in studying and teaching the message, 18[ref]because the scriptures say, “Don’t muzzle the ox working on the threshing floor,” and “A worker deserves their wages.” 19[ref]Don’t entertain an accusation against an elder unless there are two or three witnesses, 20but the ones that are sinning need to be scolded publicly so that others will be reluctant to do the same.

21I am telling you these things in the sight of God and Yeshua the messiah and the chosen messengers so that you can put them into practice without any favouritism or partiality. 22Don’t rush to lay hands on anyone[fn] and don’t join in other people’s sinful schemes, but strive to keep yourself pure.

23Just carry on just drinking only water, because a little bit of wine might be good for your stomach and help with your frequent bouts of sickness.

24The sins of some people are quite easy to see, being known ahead of them going to face judgement, but other people’s sins will only become known later. 25It’s the same with people’s good deeds—some are quite easy to see and others aren’t, but nothing will be hidden in the end.

6Those who are bonded into slavery should consider their masters to be worthy of honour, so that God’s name and message won’t be slandered, 2and the ones having masters who are also believers shouldn’t despise their masters because we’re all brothers. On the contrary, let them serve well because the ones benefitting from their good work are beloved believers.

5You_may_ not _harshly_give_rebuke to_an_elder, but be_exhorting him as a_father, younger men as brothers, 2eldresses as mothers, younger as sisters, in all purity.
3Be_honouring widows, who are really widows.
4But if any widow is_having children or grandchildren, let_them_be_learning to_be_devout first to_their own household, and to_be_giving_back recompense to_the parents, because/for this is acceptable before the god.
5And the woman really a_widow and having_been_isolated has_hoped in god, and is_remaining the in_petitions and the prayers, night and day.
6But the woman living_luxuriously, while_living has_died.
7Also be_commanding these things, in_order_that they_may_be irreproachable.
8But if anyone is_ not _providing of_their own and most_of_all household, he_has_disowned the faith, and is worse than an_unbeliever.
9Let_ a_widow _be_being_enrolled having_become not lessor than sixty years, the_wife of_one husband, 10being_attested in good works:
if she_raised_children, if she_lodged_strangers, if she_washed the_feet of_holy ones, if she_assisted being_oppressed ones, if she_followed_after to_every work good.
11But be_refusing younger widows, because/for whenever they_may_become_sensual against_the chosen_one/messiah, they_are_willing to_be_marrying, 12having judgment because they_rejecting their first faith.
13But also together they_are_learning to_be idle, going_around the houses, and not only idle, but also gossips and meddling, speaking the things not fitting.
14Therefore I_am_wishing the_younger women to_be_marrying, to_be_bearing_children, to_be_keeping_house, not_one opportunity to_be_giving of_insult to_the one opposing for_reason_of.
15For/Because already some were_turned_away after the Satan/(Sāţān).
16If any believing woman is_having widows, he _let_be_assisting to_them, and not let_be_being_weighed_down the assembly, in_order_that it_may_assist to_the really widows.
17The elders having_led well, let_be_being_considered_worthy of_double honour, most_of_all the ones labouring in the_message and the_teaching.
18For/Because the scripture is_saying:
Not you_will_be_muzzling an_ox threshing, and:
Worthy is the worker of_the wage of_him.
19Be_ not _accepting accusation against an_elder, besides except not/lest on two or three witnesses.
20Be_rebuking before all the ones sinning, in_order_that also the rest may_be_having fear.
21I_am_testifying before the god, and chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa), and the chosen messengers, in_order_that you_may_keep these things apart_from prejudice, doing nothing according_to partiality.
22Be_laying_on hands quickly on_no_one, nor be_sharing in_the_ anothers _sins, be_keeping yourself pure.
23No_longer be_drinking_water only, but be_giving_treatment with_ a_little _wine, because_of your stomach and the frequent sicknesses of_you.
24The sins of_some people are quite_evident, going_before them to judgment, but to_some also they_are_following_after.
25Likewise also the the good works are quite_evident, and the ones being otherwise, are_ not _being_able to_be_hidden.
6As_many_as slaves are under a_yoke, let_them_be_considering their own masters worthy of_all honour, in_order_that the name of_ the _god and the teaching may_ not _be_being_slandered.
2And the_ believing _ones having masters, them _let_ not _be_despising, because they_are brothers, but rather them _let_be_serving, because they_are believing and beloved, who are benefitting from_their good_work.
Be_teaching these things and be_exhorting.

6:3 Proper teaching and true contentment

Those principles are what you should be teaching and encouraging the believers to do. 3If anyone is teaching different things and their living is far from the message of our master Yeshua the messiah and from godly teaching, 4that person is conceited. They don’t know anything, but instead obsess about debates and quibble about messages, and this leads to strife, slander, evil suspicions, 5and constant friction. People like this have ruined their minds and been robbed of the truth, thinking that they can gain financially by appearing godly.

6But genuine godly living does lead to contentment which is a big advantage, 7because we brought nothing with us into this world and we can’t take anything out of it either. 8As long as we have shelter and sustenance, then we’ll be content. 9Those who desire wealth fall into temptation. It’s a trap which leads to many foolish and harmful desires, resulting in people sinking into ruin and destruction 10because that desire for wealth is the root of all evil. Some who aspired to becoming wealthy wandered away from faith in Yeshua and wounded themselves with many disappointments.

3If anyone is_teaching_differently, and is_ not _approaching to_being_sound in_the_messages, which of_the master of_us, Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa) chosen_one/messiah, and in_the teaching according_to devoutness, 4he_has_been_conceited knowing nothing, but obsessing about debates and quibbles_about_messages, out_of which is_becoming envy, strife, slander, evil suspicions, 5constant_frictions, of_people the mind having_been_ruined and having_been_defrauded of_the truth, thinking the devoutness to_be a_means_of_gain.
6But the devoutness with contentment it_is a_means_of_gain great.
7For/Because we_carried_in nothing into the world, because neither we_are_being_able to_bring_out anything.
8And having sustenance and shelters, with_these we_will_be_being_sufficed.
9But the ones wishing to_be_being_rich, are_falling_in into temptation, and a_snare, and many foolish and harmful desires, which are_sinking the people into destruction and destruction.
10For/Because a_root of_all the evil is the fondness_of_silver, of_which some aspiring, have_wandered_away from the faith, and pierced themselves with_ many _sorrows.

6:11 The teaching of Paul to Timothy

11But you, Timothy, as a godly person, flee from those things and instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. 12Fight the good fight of the faith in order to take hold of the eternal life which you were called to when you confessed wanting to follow Yeshua in front of many witnesses. 13I am commanding you in front of God who gave life to everything, and in front of Yeshua the messiah who testified the good confession to Pontius Pilate,[ref] 14to obey that command faultlessly until the return of our master Yeshua the messiah. 15He will be revealed in his own time—the blessed and only God, the king over all rulers and the master over all masters, 16the only immortal one who lives in unapproachable brightness which no person has ever seen or is capable of looking at. He will be honoured for his eternal power. May it be so.

17Command those who are rich in this present age to not be proud and not to put their hope in uncertain wealth, but in God who richly blesses us with all that we need to be happy. 18They should live out goodness, doing good deeds, helping others and being generous, 19thus they will be building themselves a good foundation for the coming age so that they may experience true life.

20So Timothy, guard what has been invested in you. Avoid useless and godless babbling and what others call knowledge but which opposes the true message 21and which some who were believers have turned away to.

May God’s grace be with you all there.


5:9 It’s not specified in the text what they were being enrolled for or into. It’s likely that it was a list of widows visited and/or helped by the assembly.

5:22 Paul doesn’t give more details here, and although Timothy probably knew what he meant, it’s less certain to us now. It probably refers to placing hands on others when praying for them, and could refer to praying for healing or similar, or praying for wisdom when dedicating a new leader. (TODO: Need to add cross-references here.)


11But you, Oh person of_god, be_fleeing these things, but be_pursuing righteousness, devoutness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.
12Be_fighting the good fight of_the faith, take_hold of_the eternal life, to which you_were_called and you_confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
13I_am_commanding to_you before the god, the one giving_life_to the_ all _things, and chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa), the one having_testified the good confession before Pontios Pilatos, 14you to_keep the command spotless irreproachable, until the appearing of_the master of_us, Yaʸsous chosen_one/messiah, 15which in_ ^his_own _seasons the blessed and only Sovereign will_be_showing, the king of_the ones reigning, and the_master of_the ones mastering, 16who alone having immortality, dwelling in_light unapproachable, whom not_one of_the_people saw, nor is_able to_see, to_whom be honour and eternal dominion.
Truly.
17To_the rich in the present age, be_commanding not to_be_highfaluting, nor to_have_hoped in the_uncertainty of_riches, but in god, which bringing_about us all things richly for enjoyment, 18to_be_working_good, to_be_being_rich in good works, to_be well_imparting, generous, 19storing_away for_themselves a_ good _foundation for the_ coming _time, in_order_that they_may_take_hold of_the really life.
20Oh Timotheos, guard the deposit, turning_away the profane empty_babblings and oppositions of_the falsely_called knowledge, 21which some professing concerning the faith deviated.
The grace be with you_all.