1 Timothy 1:1
1 Timothy 1:1 (KJV)
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
1 Timothy 1:1 (Literal)
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ according to the authorization of God, our Savior, and Christ Jesus, our Hope,
CONTEXT- The Salutation
1 Timothy 1:1 and 2
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ according to the authorization of God, our Savior, and Christ Jesus, our Hope, 2 to Timothy, true child in the household of faith: Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God, our Father, and Christ Jesus, our lord.
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The Structure of 1 Timothy
A. I Timothy 1:1 and 2: The Salutation.
B. I Timothy 1:3-20: The Charge.
C. I Timothy 2:1-15: Prayer—The Leader’s Responsibility.
D. I Timothy 3:1-13: Qualifications of a Leader.
E. I Timothy 3:14-4:5: Purpose and Conflict. This is the central/center section.
D. I Timothy 4:6-16: Conduct of a Leader.
C. I Timothy 5:1-6:2: Treatment of Leaders, The Believers’ Responsibility.
B. I Timothy 6:3-21a: The Charge.
A. I Timothy 6:21b: Salutation.
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