Timothy travelled and worked with Paul (Romans 16:21, 1 Cor. 16:10, Philippians 2: 19).
Because of their shared faith, Timothy was like a son to Paul (1:2). Timothy became one of Paul’s most faithful co-workers and Paul mentions Timothy in five of his letters.
Although this letter is addressed to Timothy personally, it actually addresses many of the concerns Paul had with the life of the entire church.
Guidelines are given for choosing church officials (3: 1-7), officers (3: 8-13) and leaders (5:17-20).
Christians are to pray for everyone and remember:
There is only one God,
and Christ Jesus is the only one
who can bring us to God. (2:5)
A Quick Look at This Letter
1. Greetings (1: 1-2)
2. Instructions for church life ((1: 3-3, 13)
3. The Mystery of our Religion (3: 14-4: 5)
4. Paul’s Advice to Timothy (4:6-6, 21)
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