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The First Epistle of Paul The Apostle to TimothyPaul, the aged and experienced apostle, writes to the young pastor Timothy who is facing a heavy burden of responsibility in the church at Ephesus. The task is challenging: false doctrine must be erased, public worhip safe-guarded, and mature leadership developed. In addition to the conduct of the church, Paul talks pointedly about the conduct of the minister. Timothy must be on his guard lest his youthfulness become a liability, rather than an asset, to the gospel. He must be careful to avoid false teachers and greedy motives, pursuing instead righteousness, godliness, faith, love perseverance and the gentleness that befits a man of God. The Greek title for this letter is Pros Timotheon A, the "First to Timothy." Timothy means "honoring God" or "honored by God," and probably was given to him by his mother Eunice. I Timothy 5 (pt 1) - Widows in Church - Bible StudyI Timothy 5 (pt 2) - Honor The Edlers - Bible StudyI Timothy 6 - Bond Servants - Bible Study
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