1 Timothy 1:15
This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
King James Version (1769) · public domain 1 Timothy 1:15
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About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is Paul's pastoral letter to his young son in the faith, left in charge of the church at Ephesus. It is a manual of church order — teaching, worship, leadership, and the care of widows — written to keep the household of God healthy and sound in doctrine.
Its 6 chapters and 113 verses contain the beloved summary, "this is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" (1 Timothy 1:15), and the reassurance that "godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6). Paul also warns that "the love of money is the root of all evil" (1 Timothy 6:10) and charges Timothy to "fight the good fight of faith" (1 Timothy 6:12).
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Key themes in 1 Timothy
- Doctrine
- Church Order
- Godliness
- Faithfulness
- Contentment
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Popular Verses from 1 Timothy
- 1 Timothy 1:15 This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
- 1 Timothy 2:5 For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
- 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
- 1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
- 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
- 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Book of 1 Timothy about?
1 Timothy is Paul's pastoral guide for ordering the church at Ephesus — sound doctrine, godly leadership, public worship, and practical care — summed up in Christ's saving sinners and the love of godly contentment.
How many chapters are in 1 Timothy?
The first letter to Timothy has 6 chapters and 113 verses in the King James Version (1769).