New Testament
Book of 1 Timothy
Paul writes to Timothy, who is leading the church in Ephesus. He covers sound teaching, worship, the character of overseers and deacons, and how to care for different groups in the church.
At a glance
1 Timothy key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 6
- Author
- Paul
- When it was written
- Around AD 62 to 64
- Main theme
- Healthy teaching and godly leadership in the church
- Key verse
- 1 Timothy 4:12
Summary
What is 1 Timothy about?
Paul writes to Timothy, who is leading the church in Ephesus. He covers sound teaching, worship, the character of overseers and deacons, and how to care for different groups in the church.
Key verse
A key verse in 1 Timothy
“Let no man despise your youth; but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
6 chapters
1 Timothy chapters
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Questions
1 Timothy: common questions
Who wrote the book of 1 Timothy?
Paul.
When was 1 Timothy written?
Around AD 62 to 64.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
Paul writes to Timothy, who is leading the church in Ephesus. He covers sound teaching, worship, the character of overseers and deacons, and how to care for different groups in the church.
How many chapters are in 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy has 6 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy 4:12: “Let no man despise your youth; but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (KJV).
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