1 Timothy
This Epistle bears the impress of its genuineness and authenticity, which are corroborated by the most decisive external evidence; and its Divine inspiration is attested by the exact accomplishment of the prediction which it contains respecting the apostasy in the latter days. This prophecy is similar in the general subject to that in the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, though it differs in the particular circumstances; and exactly corresponds with that of the prophet Daniel on the same subject (Dan_11:38). This important prediction might be more correctly rendered, "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall apostatize from the faith, giving heed to erroneous spirits, and doctrines concerning demons, through the hypocrisy of liars, having their consciences seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats," etc. How applicable these particulars are to the corruptions of the Church of Rome need scarcely be insisted on. The worship of saints in that church is essentially the same with the worship of demons among the heathen; which has been established in the world by books forged in the name of the Apostles and saints, by lying legends of their lives, by false miracles ascribed to their relics, and by fabulous dreams and relations; while celibacy was enjoined and practised under pretence of chastity, and abstinence under pretence of devotion. None but the SPIRIT OF GOD could foresee and foretell these remarkable events.
1 Timothy 1
Overview
1:1 Timothy is put in mind of the charge which was given unto him by Paul at his going to Macedonia;
1:5 Of the right use and end of the law;
1:11 Of Saint Paul's calling to be an apostle;
1:20 and Hymenaeus and Alexander. Verse 1 an apostle Romans 1:1; 1 Corinthians 1:1 by 1 Timothy 2:7; Acts 9:15, 26:16-18; 1 Corinthians 9:17; Galatians 1:1, 1:11; 2 Timothy 1:11; Titus 1:3 God 1 Timothy 2:3, 4:10; Psalm 106:21; Isaiah 12:2, 43:3, 43:11, 45:15, 45:21, 49:26, 60:16, 63:8; Hosea 13:4; Luke 1:47, 2:11; 2 Timothy 1:10; Titus 1:3, 2:10, 2:13, 3:4, 3:6; 2 Peter 1:1; 1 John 4:14; Jude 1:25 is Romans 15:12, 15:13; Colossians 1:27; 2 Thessalonians 2:16; 1 Peter 1:3, 1:21 Reciprocal Jeremiah 14:8 - the hope; 17:13 - the hope; 50:7 - the hope; Acts 20:4 - Timotheus; 2 Corinthians 1:1 - Paul; Ephesians 2:12 - having; 4:4 - as; 2 Timothy 1:9 - hath; Titus 1:4 - mine; Habakkuk 3:1 - the hope; 3:1 - a better Verse 2 Timothy Acts 16:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 3:2 my 1 Timothy 1:18; 1 Corinthians 4:14-17; Philippians 2:19-22; 2 Timothy 1:2, 2:1; Titus 1:4 Grace Romans 1:7; Galatians 1:3; 2 Timothy 1:2; Titus 1:4; 1 Peter 1:2 Reciprocal Genesis 43:14 - And God; 43:29 - God; Daniel 4:1 - Peace; Romans 16:21 - Timotheus; 1 Corinthians 4:17 - who is; Galatians 4:19 - little; Philippians 1:1 - Timotheus; 2:20 - I have; 2:22 - as; 1 Thessalonians 1:1 - Timotheus; Philemon 1:10 - my son; 1:19 - how thou; 2 John 1:3 - Grace Verse 3 at Acts 19:1-10 when 20:1-3; Philippians 2:24 charge 1 Timothy 4:6, 4:11, 5:7, 6:3, 6:10, 6:17; Galatians 1:6, 1:7; Ephesians 4:14; Colossians 2:6-11; Titus 1:9-11; 2 John 1:7, 1:9, 1:10; Revelation 2:1, 2:2, 2:14, 2:20 Reciprocal Leviticus 8:35 - keep; Acts 17:14 - but; 18:19 - Ephesus; 2 Corinthians 11:3 - so; Ephesians 6:23 - and love; 1 Thessalonians 5:27 - I charge; 1 Timothy 4:16 - unto the; 2 Timothy 1:18 - Ephesus; 3:10 - my; 4:12 - to; Titus 1:5 - General; 3:9 - avoid; 1 Peter 1:22 - a pure; Revelation 1:11 - Ephesus Verse 4 to 1 Timothy 4:7, 6:4, 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:14, 2:16-18, 4:4; Titus 1:14; 2 Peter 1:16 endless Titus 3:9 questions 1 Timothy 6:4, 6:5; 2 Timothy 2:22 godly 1 Timothy 3:16, 6:3, 6:11; 2 Corinthians 1:12, 7:9, 7:10; Ephesians 4:12-16; Titus 1:1; Habakkuk 3:1 Reciprocal Leviticus 8:35 - keep; Matthew 15:9 - teaching; Acts 9:31 - were edified; 18:15 - a question; Romans 14:19 - and; 1 Corinthians 10:23 - edify; 14:3 - edification; 2 Corinthians 11:13 - false; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - and edify; 2 Timothy 2:23 - General; Titus 1:10 - there Verse 5 the end Romans 10:4, 13:8-10; Galatians 5:13, 5:14, 5:22; 1 John 4:7-14 charity Mark 12:28-34; Romans 14:15; 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, 13:1-13, 14:1; 1 Peter 4:8; 2 Peter 1:7 a pure Psalm 24:4, 51:10; Jeremiah 4:14; Matthew 5:8, 12:35; Acts 15:9; 2 Timothy 2:22; James 4:8; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:3 a good 1 Timothy 1:19, 3:9; Acts 23:1, 24:16; Romans 9:1; 2 Corinthians 1:12; 2 Timothy 1:3; Titus 1:15; Habakkuk 3:1; 3:1, 3:1; 1 Peter 3:16, 3:21 faith Galatians 5:6; 2 Timothy 1:5; Habakkuk 3:1, 3:1; 1 John 3:23 Reciprocal Matthew 7:12 - for; 22:40 - General; Mark 12:29 - Hear; Romans 12:9 - love; 1 Corinthians 8:2 - if; 13:13 - the greatest; 16:14 - General; Ephesians 1:15 - faith; 4:16 - edifying; Colossians 3:14 - charity; 1 Thessalonians 3:6 - faith; 1 Timothy 2:15 - in faith; Titus 2:2 - in patience; 3:15 - love; James 1:27 - Pure; 2:14 - though; 2:17 - so; 2:18 - and I will; 1 John 3:11 - message; Revelation 2:19 - charity Verse 6 From which some having swervedor, Which some not aiming at, 1 Timothy 6:21; 2 Timothy 2:18 *Gr: 1 Timothy 4:10 turned 5:15, 6:4, 6:5, 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:23, 2:24; Titus 1:10, 3:9 Reciprocal 1 Timothy 6:3 - any; 2 Timothy 2:14 - that; James 2:20 - O vain Verse 7 to Acts 15:1; Romans 2:19-21; Galatians 3:2, 3:5, 4:21, 5:3, 5:4; Titus 1:10, 1:11 understanding 1 Timothy 6:4; Isaiah 29:13, 29:14; Jeremiah 8:8, 8:9; Matthew 15:14, 21:27, 23:16-24; John 3:9, 3:10; 9:40, 9:41; Romans 1:22; 2 Timothy 3:7; 2 Peter 2:12 Reciprocal Job 32:12 - behold; 38:2 - General; Colossians 2:18 - intruding; 2 Timothy 1:11 - General Verse 8 the law Deuteronomy 4:6-8; Nehemiah 9:13; Psalm 19:7-10, 119:96-105, 119:127, 119:128; Romans 7:12, 7:13, 7:16; 7:18, 7:22, 12:2; Galatians 3:21 lawfully 2 Timothy 2:5 Reciprocal Galatians 3:19 - It was added Verse 9 the law Romans 4:13, 5:20, 6:14; Galatians 3:10-14, 3:19, 5:23 the lawless 2 Thessalonians 2:8 *Gr.disobedient Romans 1:30; Titus 1:16, 3:3; Habakkuk 3:1; 1 Peter 2:7, 3:20 the ungodly 4:18 profane Jeremiah 23:11; Ezekiel 21:25; Habakkuk 3:1 murderers Leviticus 20:9; Deuteronomy 27:16; 2 Samuel 16:11, 17:1-4; 2 Kings 19:37; 2 Chronicles 32:21; Proverbs 20:20; 28:24, 30:11, 30:17; Matthew 10:21 manslayers Genesis 9:5, 9:6; Exodus 20:13, 21:14; Numbers 35:30-33; Deuteronomy 21:6-9; Proverbs 28:17; Galatians 5:21; Revelation 21:8, 22:15 Reciprocal Exodus 21:15 - General; Zechariah 5:3 - sweareth; Luke 7:37 - which; Romans 3:10 - none; 5:6 - ungodly; 1 Corinthians 6:9 - unrighteous; 14:22 - not to; Galatians 5:19 - Adultery; 1 Timothy 6:9 - which; 2 Peter 1:20 - Knowing; 2:8 - that Verse 10 whoremongers Mark 7:21, 7:22; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 6:10; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:3-6; Habakkuk 3:1 defile Genesis 19:5; Leviticus 18:22, 20:13; Romans 1:26; Jude 1:7 menstealers Genesis 37:27, 40:15; Exodus 21:16; Deuteronomy 24:7; Revelation 18:13 for liars John 8:44; Revelation 21:8, 21:27, 22:15 perjured Exodus 20:7; Ezekiel 17:16-19; Hosea 4:1, 4:2, 10:4; Zechariah 5:4, 8:17; Malachi 3:5; Matthew 5:33-37 contrary 1 Timothy 6:3; 2 Timothy 1:13, 4:3; Titus 1:9, 2:1 Reciprocal Exodus 20:16 - General; Leviticus 19:11 - lie one; Deuteronomy 23:17 - sodomite; Joshua 9:20 - lest wrath; 1 Kings 22:46 - the remnant; Psalm 24:4 - sworn; Jeremiah 5:2 - though; 23:10 - because; Romans 3:10 - none; 1 Corinthians 7:35 - comely; Ephesians 4:25 - putting; Colossians 3:9 - Lie; 1 Timothy 4:6 - good doctrine Verse 11 According Romans 2:16 glorious Psalm 138:2; Luke 2:10, 2:11, 2:14; 2 Corinthians 3:8-11, 4:4, 4:6; Ephesians 1:6, 1:12, 2:7, 3:10; 1 Peter 1:11, 1:12 the blessed 1 Timothy 6:15 which 2:7, 6:20; 1 Corinthians 4:1, 4:2, 9:17; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Galatians 2:7; Colossians 1:25; 1 Thessalonians 2:4; 2 Timothy 1:11, 1:14, 2:2; Titus 1:3 Reciprocal Psalm 119:12 - Blessed; Mark 14:61 - the Son; Luke 12:48 - For; Romans 1:1 - called; 1:5 - we have; 1:16 - the gospel; 1:25 - more; 15:15 - because; 15:16 - ministering; 1 Corinthians 2:1 - the testimony; 3:10 - to the; 2 Corinthians 3:6 - hath; 3:18 - the glory; 4:3 - our; 10:14 - the gospel; 11:31 - which; Galatians 1:1 - but; Ephesians 3:2 - the dispensation; Philippians 1:27 - the faith; 1 Thessalonians 2:9 - the gospel; 1 Timothy 1:12 - putting; 1:18 - charge; 2 Timothy 2:8 - according Verse 12 I thank John 5:23; Philippians 2:11; Revelation 5:9-14, 7:10-12 who 1 Corinthians 15:10; 2 Corinthians 3:5, 3:6, 4:1, 12:9, 12:10; Philippians 4:13; 2 Timothy 4:17 counted Acts 16:15; 1 Corinthians 7:25 putting 1 Timothy 1:11; Acts 9:15; Colossians 1:25 Reciprocal Genesis 32:10 - not worthy of the least of all; 1 Samuel 3:20 - established; Nehemiah 9:8 - foundest; 13:13 - counted; Proverbs 13:17 - but; Jeremiah 23:28 - speak; Matthew 20:4 - Go; 24:45 - is; Luke 10:2 - the Lord; 18:11 - God; Acts 26:16 - a minister; Romans 1:1 - called; 1:5 - we have; 1 Corinthians 1:14 - thank; 4:7 - who; Galatians 1:15 - and; Ephesians 4:12 - the work; Colossians 1:23 - whereof; 1 Thessalonians 2:4 - to be; 1 Timothy 1:18 - charge; 2:7 - I am; 3:11 - faithful; 2 Timothy 2:2 - faithful; Habakkuk 3:2 - as; 3:5 - faithful; Revelation 11:17 - We give Verse 13 was Acts 8:3, 9:1, 9:5, 9:13, 22:4, 26:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:9; Galatians 1:13; Philippians 3:6 but 1 Timothy 1:16; Hosea 2:23; Romans 5:20, 5:21, 11:30, 11:31; Habakkuk 3:1; 1 Peter 2:10 because Numbers 15:30; Luke 12:47, 23:34; John 9:39-41; Acts 3:17, 26:9; Habakkuk 3:1-6:8; 3:1-10:29; 2 Peter 2:21, 2:22 Reciprocal Genesis 20:5 - in the integrity; Leviticus 4:2 - through; 4:13 - through ignorance; 13:16 - General; 24:11 - blasphemed; 24:16 - blasphemeth; Numbers 15:27 - General; Deuteronomy 9:7 - Remember; Nehemiah 9:8 - foundest; Job 42:6 - I; Psalm 68:18 - rebellious; Isaiah 29:24 - also; Ezekiel 18:21 - if the; Hosea 2:1 - Ruhamah; Matthew 5:7 - for; 9:10 - many; 9:13 - to call; 12:31 - All; 12:32 - whosoever; 15:27 - Truth; 20:4 - Go; 21:31 - the publicans; Mark 2:10 - General; Luke 7:43 - I; 8:38 - saying; 12:10 - General; 12:48 - knew; 15:19 - no; 19:10 - General; 22:32 - strengthen; 22:65 - blasphemously; John 16:3 - because; 16:9 - General; Acts 6:11 - blasphemous; 13:27 - because; 16:32 - they; 22:7 - why; Romans 4:5 - ungodly; 5:16 - but the free; 6:17 - that; 1 Corinthians 2:8 - for; 2 Corinthians 4:1 - as; Galatians 1:23 - he which; Ephesians 3:8 - who am; Colossians 3:8 - blasphemy; 1 Thessalonians 5:9 - obtain; 1 Timothy 1:15 - of whom; 2 Timothy 2:10 - obtain; Habakkuk 3:1 - ignorant; James 2:7 - blaspheme; 1 Peter 2:15 - the ignorance; Revelation 2:9 - the blasphemy Verse 14 the grace Acts 15:11; Romans 16:20; 2 Corinthians 8:9, 13:14; Revelation 22:20 exceeding Exodus 34:6; Isaiah 55:6, 55:7; Romans 5:15-20; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Ephesians 1:7, 1:8; 1 Peter 1:3 with Luke 7:47-50; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; 2 Timothy 1:13; 1 John 4:10 Reciprocal Genesis 19:19 - and thou; Psalm 111:4 - gracious; 116:5 - Gracious; Isaiah 63:7 - according to his; Matthew 20:9 - they received; Luke 22:65 - blasphemously; John 1:14 - full; 6:65 - that no; 20:27 - Reach hither thy finger; Acts 9:6 - Arise; Romans 5:17 - abundance; 12:3 - I say; 1 Corinthians 1:4 - the grace; 15:9 - because; 2 Corinthians 9:14 - the exceeding; 12:9 - My grace; Galatians 1:6 - the grace; Ephesians 1:6 - praise; 1:15 - faith; 2:4 - who; 3:7 - according; 3:18 - able; 3:20 - exceeding; 6:23 - and love; 2 Timothy 2:10 - obtain; Titus 2:11 - the grace; 2 John 1:3 - in truth Verse 15 a faithful 1 Timothy 1:19, 3:1, 4:9; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8; Revelation 21:5, 22:6 worthy John 1:12, 3:16, 3:17, 3:36; Acts 11:1, 11:18; 1 John 5:11 that Matthew 1:21, 9:13, 18:11, 20:28; Mark 2:17; Luke 5:32, 19:10; John 1:29, 12:47; Acts 3:26; Romans 3:24-26, 5:6, 5:8-10; Habakkuk 3:1; 1 John 3:5, 3:8, 4:9, 4:10; Revelation 5:9 of whom 1 Timothy 1:13; Job 42:6; Ezekiel 16:63, 36:31, 36:32; 1 Corinthians 15:9; Ephesians 3:8 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 6:22 - in mine; Job 36:9 - their; 40:4 - Behold; Psalm 34:2 - the humble; 40:10 - salvation; 66:16 - Come; Proverbs 2:1 - if; 4:10 - my; 25:25 - so; Ecclesiastes 12:10 - acceptable words; Isaiah 55:7 - for; Matthew 12:32 - whosoever; Luke 7:37 - which; 7:41 - the one; 9:56 - the Son; 15:1 - General; 18:13 - a sinner; 23:43 - To day; John 6:33 - cometh; 8:11 - go; 10:10 - I am; 11:27 - which; 12:27 - but; 16:27 - and have; Romans 1:1 - separated; 3:25 - remission; 1 Corinthians 15:10 - by; Ephesians 3:7 - according; Colossians 1:5 - the word; Titus 1:9 - fast; 2:14 - gave; Habakkuk 2:3 - so; 1 John 1:9 - he is; 3:23 - his commandment; 5:13 - believe; Revelation 19:9 - These Verse 16 for this Numbers 23:3; Psalm 25:11; Isaiah 1:18, 43:25; Ephesians 1:6, 1:12, 2:7; 2 Thessalonians 1:10 I obtained 1 Timothy 1:13; 2 Corinthians 4:1 all Exodus 34:8; Romans 2:4, 2:5; 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 3:9, 3:15 for a 2 Chronicles 33:9-13, 33:19; Isaiah 55:7; Luke 7:47, 15:10, 18:13, 18:14, 19:7-9, 23:43; John 6:37; Acts 13:39; Romans 5:20, 15:4; Habakkuk 3:1 believe John 3:15, 3:16, 3:36, 5:24, 6:40, 6:54, 20:31; Romans 5:21, 6:23; 1 John 5:11, 5:12 Reciprocal Genesis 43:14 - And God; Psalm 32:6 - For this; 34:2 - the humble; 66:16 - Come; Song of Songs 8:10 - then; Isaiah 54:8 - but; Ezekiel 20:44 - when I; Matthew 5:7 - for; 19:16 - eternal; Mark 2:17 - I came; Luke 5:32 - General; 7:41 - the one; John 8:11 - go; 10:28 - I give; 11:27 - which; 12:47 - for; 12:50 - his; 17:2 - give; Romans 1:1 - separated; 5:8 - commendeth; 1 Corinthians 15:10 - by; Galatians 6:8 - of the Spirit; 1 Thessalonians 5:9 - obtain; 1 John 2:25 - General; 5:13 - believe; Revelation 19:1 - Salvation Verse 17 the King 1 Timothy 6:15, 6:16; Psalm 10:16, 45:1, 45:6, 47:6-8, 90:2, 145:13; Jeremiah 10:10; Daniel 2:44; 7:14; Micah 5:2; Malachi 1:14; Matthew 6:13, 25:34; Romans 1:23; Habakkuk 1:8-13; Revelation 17:14, 19:16 invisible John 1:18; Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:15; Habakkuk 3:1; 1 John 4:12 the only Romans 16:27; Jude 1:25 be 1 Chronicles 29:11; Nehemiah 9:5; Psalm 41:13, 57:11, 72:18, 72:19, 106:48; Daniel 4:34, 4:37; Ephesians 3:20, 3:21; 1 Peter 5:11; 2 Peter 3:18; Revelation 4:8-11, 5:9-14, 7:12, 19:1, 19:6 Amen Matthew 6:13, 28:20 Reciprocal Genesis 21:33 - everlasting; 24:27 - Blessed; Deuteronomy 4:16 - the likeness; 33:27 - eternal; 1 Chronicles 29:10 - Blessed be thou; Psalm 29:10 - King; 89:52 - Blessed; Isaiah 40:28 - the everlasting; 43:13 - before; 57:15 - that inhabiteth; Jeremiah 46:18 - saith; Lamentations 5:19 - remainest; Habakkuk 1:12 - thou not; Luke 19:38 - glory; John 4:24 - a Spirit; 5:26 - hath life; 5:37 - Ye have; Acts 17:23 - To; Romans 1:25 - more; 11:36 - to whom; 16:26 - everlasting; 1 Corinthians 8:4 - there is; 2 Corinthians 11:31 - which; Galatians 1:5 - whom; Ephesians 2:7 - in the; Philippians 2:6 - in; 4:20 - unto; 2 Timothy 4:18 - to whom; Habakkuk 3:1 - eternal; 3:1 - to whom; 1 Peter 4:11 - to whom; Revelation 5:12 - to receive Verse 18 charge 1 Timothy 1:11, 1:12, 4:14, 6:13, 6:14, 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:2, 4:1-3 son 1 Timothy 1:2; Philippians 2:22; 2 Timothy 1:2, 2:1; Titus 1:4; Philemon 1:10 according 1 Timothy 4:4 mightest 6:12; 2 Corinthians 10:3, 10:4; Ephesians 6:12-18; 2 Timothy 2:3-5, 4:7 Reciprocal Exodus 6:13 - General; Leviticus 8:35 - keep; 21:24 - Aaron; Numbers 3:25 - the charge; 4:3 - enter; 4:23 - to perform the service; 8:24 - wait upon; 18:5 - And ye; 1 Kings 2:1 - charged; Romans 11:30 - obtained; 1 Corinthians 9:7 - goeth; 1 Thessalonians 5:27 - I charge Verse 19 Holding 1 Timothy 1:5, 3:9; Titus 1:9; Habakkuk 3:14; 1 Peter 3:15, 3:16; Revelation 3:3, 3:8, 3:10 which Philippians 3:18, 3:19; 2 Timothy 3:1-6; 2 Peter 2:1-3, 2:12-22; Jude 1:10-13 concerning 1 Timothy 4:1, 4:2; 1 Corinthians 11:19; Galatians 1:6-8, 5:4; 2 Timothy 4:4; Habakkuk 3:1-6:6; 1 John 2:19 made 1 Timothy 6:9; Matthew 6:27 Reciprocal Luke 8:13 - which; Acts 20:30 - of your; 24:16 - General; 2 Corinthians 1:12 - our rejoicing; 2:17 - which; Galatians 1:8 - though; Philippians 1:27 - the faith; 3:2 - evil; 1 Timothy 1:15 - a faithful; 6:21 - have; 2 Timothy 1:3 - with; 2:18 - concerning; 3:8 - men; Titus 3:11 - is subverted; James 2:1 - the faith Verse 20 Hymenaeus 2 Timothy 2:17 Alexander Acts 19:33; 2 Timothy 2:14, 4:14, 4:15 I have Matthew 18:17; 1 Corinthians 5:4, 5:5; 2 Corinthians 10:6, 13:10 that 1 Corinthians 11:32; 2 Thessalonians 3:15; Revelation 3:19 blaspheme Acts 13:45; 2 Timothy 3:2; Revelation 13:1, 13:5, 13:6 Reciprocal Leviticus 13:3 - pronounce; 14:41 - into an unclean place; Ezekiel 31:11 - delivered; John 20:23 - General; Acts 20:30 - of your; 2 Corinthians 1:12 - our rejoicing; 1:23 - that; 2:17 - which; 13:8 - General; Galatians 1:8 - though; 5:10 - bear; Colossians 3:8 - blasphemy; 1 Timothy 5:20 - that others; 2 Timothy 2:26 - at; Titus 3:11 - is subverted