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1 Timothy 5:22-25
Paul now instructs Timothy about ordaining elders. He mentions some things to use wisdom as the candidates life and reputation. All can give us applications for our Christian life. Ordain Carefully 22 Do not lay hands on anyone too hastily or be a partaker of other men’s sins. Keep yourselfs…
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1 Timothy 5:17-21
Paul now instructs Timothy—and all church workers—regarding financial support. He also instructs how to approach church leader’s misconduct. My translation and notes for 1 Timothy 5:17-21 Support the Ministry 17 Let the elders, who have effective leadership, be deserving of double honor, especially those who labor in word and teaching.…
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1 Timothy 5:1-16
Timothy continues his education about God’s will for pastors dealing with interpersonal competence, widows, and subtopics for each. My translation and notes of 1 Timothy 5:1-16 1 Timothy Chapter 5 Respect the Brethren 1 Don’t scold an older man, instead appeal to him like a father, [and] the younger men…
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1 Timothy 4:6-16
Paul continues to teach Timothy the importance of godliness, the fact the Jesus is the only Messiah (especially so for those who believe), spiritual maturity is more important than chronological maturity, and the importance and how to remain steadfast in the faith. My translation and notes of 1 Timothy 4:6-16…
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1 Timothy 4:1-5
Paul warns Timothy, who in turn is to warn others who are to pass it down through the generations to today, about the evil that will occur in the last days. These last days are those days before the Rapture. Paul teaches that Christians will leave, dismiss, and belittle God’s…
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1 Timothy 3:8-16
Paul informs Timothy about the qualifications of deacons and deaconesses. He finishes the chapter writing some of the clearest passages concerning the deity of Jesus Christ. My translation and notes on 1 Timothy 3:8-16 8 In the same way, deacons must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to lots of…
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1 Timothy 3:1-7
Paul gives guidance on qualifications of church leaders. My notes and translation of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 1 Timothy Chapter 3 Pastors and Deacons 1 This is a trustworthy saying, if anyone desires the oversight [of the church], he desires a good work. [Most pastors speak of their call—first by God,…
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1 Timothy 2:8-15
Paul now instructs Timothy about the believers in the congregation. My notes and translation of 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Encourage Members 8 Therefore, I want men to pray wherever they are, lifting holy hands without anger and doubt. [The men of the church (believers) are being addressed. Starting in verse 9…
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