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“Here are my instructions for you. May they help you fight well in the Lord’s battles.” In his first letter to young preacher Timothy,...

READ   1 Timothy 1:1-2   1 This letter is from Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, appointed by the command of God our Savior and Christ...

READ   1 Timothy 1:3-4   3 When I left for Macedonia, I urged you to stay there in Ephesus and stop those whose teaching is contrary to...

READ   1 Timothy 1:5-6   5 The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a...

READ   1 Timothy 1:7-9   7 They want to be known as teachers of the law of Moses, but they don’t know what they are talking about, even...

READ   1 Timothy 1:10-11   10 The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders, liars,...

READ   1 Timothy 1:12-14   12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and...

READ   1 Timothy 1:15-17   15 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save...

READ   1 Timothy 1:18-20   18 Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier....

READ   1 Timothy 2:1-2   1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give...

READ   1 Timothy 2:3-5   3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 5...

READ   1 Timothy 2:6-7   6 He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right...

READ   1 Timothy 2:8   8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy....

READ   1 Timothy 2:9-10   9 And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not...

READ   1 Timothy 2:11-14   11 Women should learn quietly and submissively. 12 I do not let women teach men or have authority over...

READ   1 Timothy 2:15   15 But women will be saved through childbearing, assuming they continue to live in faith, love, holiness, and...

READ   1 Timothy 3:1   1 This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.”    ...

READ   1 Timothy 3:2   2 So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise...

READ   1 Timothy 3:3-5   3 He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money. 4 He...

READ   1 Timothy 3:6-7   6 A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to...

READ   1 Timothy 3:8-9   8 In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or...

READ   1 Timothy 3:10   10 Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve...

READ   1 Timothy 3:11   11 In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control...

READ   1 Timothy 3:12-13    12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well. 13 Those who do...