AFV2020 - I Timothy

Chapter 1

1:1  Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, Who is our hope,

1:2  To Timothy, my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

1:3  When I was going to Macedonia, I exhorted you to remain in Ephesus, in order that you might solemnly charge some not to teach other doctrines;

1:4  Nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which lead to empty speculations rather than to edification from God, which is in faith.

1:5  Now the purpose of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and genuine faith;

1:6  From which some, having missed the mark, have turned aside unto vain jangling;

1:7  Desiring to be teachers of the law, neither understanding what they are saying, nor what they are strongly affirming.

1:8  Now we know that the law is good, if anyone uses it lawfully,

1:9  Understanding this: that law is not enacted for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for slayers of fathers and slayers of mothers, for murderers,

1:10  For fornicators, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing that is opposed to sound doctrine;

1:11  According to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, with which I was entrusted.

1:12  And I thank Jesus Christ our Lord, Who has empowered me, that He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry,

1:13  Who was previously a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent person; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

1:14  But the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with the faith and love that is in Christ Jesus.

1:15  This is a faithful saying, and worthy of full acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

1:16  But for this reason I was shown mercy in order that in me first Jesus Christ might demonstrate all longsuffering, for an example to those who would afterwards believe on Him unto eternal life.

1:17  Now to the King of eternity, the incorruptible, invisible, and only wise God, be honor and glory into the ages of eternity. Amen.

1:18  This charge I am personally committing to you, my son Timothy, in accordance with the prophecies that were made long ago concerning you; in order that by them you yourself might wage a good war,

1:19  Holding to the faith and a good conscience. For some, having cast aside a good conscience, have made shipwreck in regard to the faith;

1:20  Of whom are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I turned over to Satan in order that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Chapter 2

2:1  I exhort, therefore, first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made on behalf of all men;

2:2  For kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and respectability.

2:3  For this is good and acceptable before God our Savior,

2:4  Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

2:5  For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men—the Man Christ Jesus,

2:6  Who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony of which is to be preached in its appointed times.

2:7  For this purpose I was ordained a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth in Christ—I do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

2:8  Therefore, I desire that men everywhere pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and evil opinions.

2:9  In like manner also, let the women adorn themselves with clothing that shows modesty and discretion, not with elaborate braidings of the hair, or with gold, or pearls, or expensive apparel;

2:10  But with that which is fitting for women who profess to have reverence for God—with good works.

2:11  Let a woman learn in quietness and be submissive in every respect.

2:12  For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness.

2:13  For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

2:14  And Adam was not deceived; but the woman came to be in transgression by being deceived.

2:15  But she shall be saved through the childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with self-control.

Chapter 3

3:1  Faithful is the saying, "If any man aspires to be an overseer, he desires a good work."

3:2  Now then, it is obligatory that the overseer be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, serious-minded, respectable, hospitable, skillful in teaching;

3:3  Not given to much wine, not a bully, not greedy for selfish gain; but kind, not a quarreler, not a lover of money;

3:4  One who rules his own house well, having his children in subjection with all respect;

3:5  (For if a man does not know how to rule his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?)

3:6  Not a novice, lest he become conceited and fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

3:7  It is mandatory that he also have a good report from those who are outside the church, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

3:8  In the same way also, the deacons who serve must be serious-minded, not hypocritical, not given to much wine, not greedy for selfish gain;

3:9  Holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

3:10  And let those who meet the qualifications also be proved first; then let them be appointed to serve, if they are found to be blameless.

3:11  In the same way also, their wives must be serious-minded, not slanderers, sober and faithful in all things.

3:12  Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own households well.

3:13  For those who have served well acquire for themselves a good standing and much confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

3:14  These things I am writing to you, hoping to come to you shortly;

3:15  But if I should delay, you have these things in writing, so that you may know how one is obligated to conduct oneself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

3:16  And undeniably, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, was justified in the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the Gentiles, was believed on in the world, was received up in glory.

Chapter 4

4:1  Now the Spirit tells us explicitly that in the latter times some shall apostatize from the faith, and shall follow deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons;

4:2  Speaking lies in hypocrisy, their consciences having been cauterized with a hot iron;

4:3  Forbidding to marry; and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by the faithful, even by those who know the truth.

4:4  For every creature of God designated for human consumption is good, and nothing to be refused, if it is received with thanksgiving,

4:5  Because it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer.

4:6  If you are teaching these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of the faith and of the good doctrines that you have closely followed.

4:7  But refuse profane and old wives' fables; rather, exercise yourself unto godliness.

4:8  For physical exercise is profitable for a short time; but godliness is profitable for everything, having the promise of life—of the life that now is, and of the life that is coming.

4:9  This saying is faithful and worthy of full acceptance.

4:10  Now it is for this reason that we are laboring, and we are personally suffering reproach because we have hope in the living God, Who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who are believers.

4:11  These things command and teach.

4:12  Do not allow anyone to despise your youth; but be an example to the believers— in word, in conduct, in love, in Spirit, in faith and in purity.

4:13  Until I come, devote yourself to reading, to encouragement, and to doctrine.

4:14  Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the elderhood.

4:15  Meditate on these things; give yourself wholly to them so that your growth in the faith may be apparent to all.

4:16  Be diligent with yourself and with the doctrines; continue in them. For in doing this, you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Chapter 5

5:1  Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, and younger men as brothers.

5:2  Exhort older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with all purity.

5:3  Show honor to widows who are indeed widows by providing for their needs;

5:4  But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to fulfill their obligation to their own household, and to render recompense to their parents. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God.

5:5  Now she who is a widow indeed, and who is alone in the world, has her hope in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

5:6  But the one who is living for selfgratification is dead while she lives.

5:7  Now these things command that they may be blameless.

5:8  But if anyone does not provide for his own needy relatives—and especially members of his household—he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

5:9  Let a widow be put on the list for assistance if she is not less than sixty years of age, if she has been the wife of one husband,

5:10  If she has a good report for her good works, if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has given relief to those who were afflicted, if she has devoted herself to every good work.

5:11  But refuse to put the younger widows on the list, for when sensuous impulses draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry,

5:12  Bringing judgment upon themselves because they have set aside their first faith.

5:13  And besides this, they also learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and they not only become idle, but they also become talebearers and busybodies, speaking things that ought not be spoken.

5:14  Therefore, I wish the younger women to marry, to bear children, to manage the household, and to give no occasion to the adversary to bring a reproach;

5:15  For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.

5:16  If any believer, man or woman, has relatives who are widows, let him or her impart relief to them, and do not let the church bear the burden in order that it may impart relief to those widows who are truly alone in the world.

5:17  Let the ordained elders who are leading well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who are laboring in the Word and doctrine.

5:18  For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox treading out the corn," and, "The workman is worthy of his hire."

5:19  Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

5:20  Those elders who sin should be corrected in the presence of all in order that the others also may fear.

5:21  I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, and let nothing be done by partiality.

5:22  Do not be quick to lay hands on any man; neither take part in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

5:23  No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.

5:24  Some men's sins are open to public view, going before to judgment; and some men's sins follow after.

5:25  In a similar manner also, the good works of some are openly seen; and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.

Chapter 6

6:1  Let as many slaves as are under the yoke of servitude esteem their own masters worthy of all respect, so that the name of God and His doctrine be not blasphemed.

6:2  Do not let those who have believing masters despise them because they are brethren; rather, let them serve them even better, because they are believing and beloved who are being helped by the good service. These things teach and exhort.

6:3  If anyone teaches any different doctrine, and does not adhere to sound words, even those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the doctrine that is according to godliness,

6:4  He is proud and knows nothing. Rather, he has a morbid attraction to questions and disputes over words, from which come envy, arguments, blasphemy, wicked suspicions,

6:5  Vain reasonings of men who have been corrupted in their minds and are destitute of the truth—men who believe that gain is godliness. From such withdraw yourself.

6:6  But godliness with contentment is great gain.

6:7  For we brought nothing into the world, and it is evident that neither do we have the power to carry anything out of the world.

6:8  But having food and clothing, we should be satisfied with these,

6:9  For those who desire to become rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which cause men to sink into destruction and perdition.

6:10  For the love of money is a root of all evils; by which some, while striving after riches, were seduced from the faith, and have impaled themselves with many sorrows.

6:11  But you, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and meekness.

6:12  Fight the good fight of the faith! Take hold of eternal life to which you were also called, and did profess a good profession in the presence of many witnesses.

6:13  I charge you in the sight of God, Who gives life to every living thing, and Jesus Christ, Who in testifying before Pontius Pilate gave the exemplary profession of faith,

6:14  That you keep this commandment without fault and without rebuke until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ;

6:15  Which in His own times the blessed and only Sovereign will make known, the King of kings and Lord of lords;

6:16  Who alone has immortality, dwelling in light which no man can approach; Whom no man has seen, nor has the ability to see; to Whom belong eternal honor and power. Amen.

6:17  Charge those who are rich in this present age not to be high minded, nor to put their hope in the uncertainty of riches; but to put their hope in the living God, Who abundantly gives us all things for our enjoyment;

6:18  To do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous in giving, to be ready to share;

6:19  Treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the future, so that they may lay hold on eternal life.

6:20  O Timothy, guard the doctrine which has been entrusted to you, avoiding profane, empty babblings, and contradictions of false knowledge that is called science;

6:21  Through which some, who are personally professing these false views, have missed the mark concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.