Book of 1 Timothy

Pauline Epistles (Pastoral)

Paul

c. 62–64 AD

Church leadership, order, and sound doctrine.

1 Timothy instructs a young pastor on church organization, the qualifications of elders and deacons, public worship guidelines, and fighting false teachings.

“First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone —”

“Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,”

“Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”

“A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness.”

“Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.”