1 Timothy- Introduction

Additional Details

• Author: Paul
• Audience: Timothy, believers in Ephesus
• Original Greek Name: Α΄ Τιμόθεο
• Translated Hebrew Name: טימותי א
• Common English Name: 1 Timothy
• Transliteration: A΄ Timotheo
• Meaning: 1 Timothy
• Date Created: c 64 CE
• Content Reference Time: c 63-64 CE
• Key Individuals:
  • Paul
  • Timothy
• Key Themes:
  • Instruction on sound doctrine (1 Timothy 1:1-20)
  • Instruction on orderly communities (1 Timothy 2:1-3:16)
  • Instruction for leadership (1 Timothy 4:1-6:21)
• Date Canonized: c 70-117 CE
• Abstract:

  First Timothy is Paul's initial epistle to his protégé, Timothy, who served among the believers in the Roman city of Ephesus.  Paul instructs Timothy regarding orderly worship, proper doctrine, and false teachings that were being circulated.  He provides Timothy with advice and instruction on handling various types of individuals in the congregation, including false teachers.  Paul sets forth qualifications for congregational leaders and teachers that disqualified everyone except men who exemplified the highest standards of behavior and godliness.  As a leader himself, Paul calls Timothy to this high standard to provide an example to others in the community.

• Location Created: Rome or Macedonia (possibly Philippi)
• Content Location: Ephesus
• Teaches:
  • We should hold and teach sound doctrine.
  • Public worship should be orderly and performed with a proper attitude.
  • Congregational leaders must meet certain requirements.
  • We should maintain strong personal discipline.
  • Communities are responsible for caring for their members.
• Chapters: 6
• Verses: 113