Thematic Bible
1 Timothy 1:1 (show verse)
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
1 Timothy 1:2 (show verse)
to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!
1 Timothy 1:3 (show verse)
As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,
Discipline of the church » Consists in » Maintaining sound doctrine
Doctrine » Not being attracted to strange doctrines
Ephesus » Timothy directed by paul to remain at
Fables » Not giving heed to fables
Hearing » What to hear
Hearing » What not to hear
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
Timothy » Left by paul in ephesus
Doctrine » Not being attracted to strange doctrines
Ephesus » Timothy directed by paul to remain at
Fables » Not giving heed to fables
Hearing » What to hear
Hearing » What not to hear
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
Timothy » Left by paul in ephesus
1 Timothy 1:4 (show verse)
nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God's redemptive plan that operates by faith.
Doctrine » Not being attracted to strange doctrines
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » Ministers
Edification » Godly edifying
Edification » Foolish questions opposed to
Fables » Not giving heed to fables
Faith » Through it is » Edification
Faith/faithfulness » What is in faith
Genealogies » Subject of, to be avoided
Genealogy » Of no spiritual significance
Hearing » What to hear
Hearing » What not to hear
Questions » Foolish to be avoided
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
Tradition » Not authoritative
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » Ministers
Edification » Godly edifying
Edification » Foolish questions opposed to
Fables » Not giving heed to fables
Faith » Through it is » Edification
Faith/faithfulness » What is in faith
Genealogies » Subject of, to be avoided
Genealogy » Of no spiritual significance
Hearing » What to hear
Hearing » What not to hear
Questions » Foolish to be avoided
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
Tradition » Not authoritative
1 Timothy 1:5 (show verse)
But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.
Charity » What charity is
Commandment » The end of commandment
Faith » Works by love
Faith » Saints should » Be sincere in
Heart » Renewed » Pure
Love to man » Is the end of the commandment
Purity » Christian, general references to
Sincerity » Should characterize » Our faith
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
Commandment » The end of commandment
Faith » Works by love
Faith » Saints should » Be sincere in
Heart » Renewed » Pure
Love to man » Is the end of the commandment
Purity » Christian, general references to
Sincerity » Should characterize » Our faith
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
1 Timothy 1:6 (show verse)
Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.
1 Timothy 1:7 (show verse)
They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently.
Doctor » A teacher, or master
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Divine Teacher » FALSE » False, warnings against
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
Vanity » Foolish questions are
FALSE » Shepherds » Teachers
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Divine Teacher » FALSE » False, warnings against
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
Vanity » Foolish questions are
FALSE » Shepherds » Teachers
1 Timothy 1:8 (show verse)
But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,
Law » What the law is
Law » Bondage of » Perfection of the divine
Law » Who the law is made for
The law of God » To be used lawfully
Lying/lies » Liars
Sexual activities » Those that have homosexual relations
The bible » The law part of » Perfection of the divine
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Whoredom » Whoremongers
God's word » Perfection of the divine law
Law » Bondage of » Perfection of the divine
Law » Who the law is made for
The law of God » To be used lawfully
Lying/lies » Liars
Sexual activities » Those that have homosexual relations
The bible » The law part of » Perfection of the divine
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Whoredom » Whoremongers
God's word » Perfection of the divine law
1 Timothy 1:9 (show verse)
realizing that law is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,
The call of God » To man is » Holy
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Immorality condemned by
Holiness » The wicked are without
Law » Bondage of » Purpose of
Law » Who the law is made for
Lying/lies » Liars
Murder » The law made to restrain
Purpose » Of law
Sexual activities » Those that have homosexual relations
Sin » The law » Made to restrain
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Immorality condemned by
Holiness » The wicked are without
Law » Bondage of » Purpose of
Law » Who the law is made for
Lying/lies » Liars
Murder » The law made to restrain
Purpose » Of law
Sexual activities » Those that have homosexual relations
Sin » The law » Made to restrain
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Whoredom » Whoremongers
1 Timothy 1:10 (show verse)
sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers -- in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.
Courts » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Perjury condemned
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Immorality condemned by
Law » Who the law is made for
Lying/lies » Liars
Perjury » Perjury condemned
Servant » Bond » Kidnapping forbidden
Servants » Slaves or bond » Seizing and stealing of men for, condemned and punished by the law
Sexual activities » Those that have homosexual relations
Sin » The law » Made to restrain
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Immorality condemned by
Law » Who the law is made for
Lying/lies » Liars
Perjury » Perjury condemned
Servant » Bond » Kidnapping forbidden
Servants » Slaves or bond » Seizing and stealing of men for, condemned and punished by the law
Sexual activities » Those that have homosexual relations
Sin » The law » Made to restrain
Whoredom » Whoremongers
1 Timothy 1:11 (show verse)
This accords with the glorious gospel of the blessed God that was entrusted to me.
1 Timothy 1:12 (show verse)
I am grateful to the one who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful in putting me into ministry,
Christ » Grace of » Bestowed upon sinful men
Grace » Of Christ » Bestowed upon sinful men
Grace » Christ's » Bestowed upon sinful men
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus our lord
Leaders » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Ministers » Divinely appointed
Paul » His vision and conversion
Religious » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Thankfulness » Examples of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For appointment to spiritual service
Thankfulness » Should be offered » To Christ
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For appointment to the ministry
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » To Christ
Grace » Of Christ » Bestowed upon sinful men
Grace » Christ's » Bestowed upon sinful men
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus our lord
Leaders » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Ministers » Divinely appointed
Paul » His vision and conversion
Religious » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Thankfulness » Examples of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For appointment to spiritual service
Thankfulness » Should be offered » To Christ
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For appointment to the ministry
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » To Christ
1 Timothy 1:13 (show verse)
even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,
Blasphemy » Instances of » The early Christians, persecuted by saul of tarsus, compelled to blaspheme the name of jesus
Christ » Grace of » Bestowed upon sinful men
Error » Sins » Of ignorance
Grace » Of Christ » Bestowed upon sinful men
Grace » Christ's » Bestowed upon sinful men
Ignorance » Of God's word » Sins of
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Paul
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Paul
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Sin » Internal » Of ignorance
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of ignorance
Unbelief » Exemplified » saul
Unbelief » Instances of » saul
Christ » Grace of » Bestowed upon sinful men
Error » Sins » Of ignorance
Grace » Of Christ » Bestowed upon sinful men
Grace » Christ's » Bestowed upon sinful men
Ignorance » Of God's word » Sins of
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Paul
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Paul
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Sin » Internal » Of ignorance
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of ignorance
Unbelief » Exemplified » saul
Unbelief » Instances of » saul
1 Timothy 1:14 (show verse)
and our Lord's grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 1:15 (show verse)
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" -- and I am the worst of them!
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mission of
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Conscience » A good conscience
Faithful » Sayings
Good » Conscience
Humility » Examples of » Paul
Mission » Christ's
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Salvation » Christ » Came to effect
Jesus Christ, Savior » Came to earth to be
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Conscience » A good conscience
Faithful » Sayings
Good » Conscience
Humility » Examples of » Paul
Mission » Christ's
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Salvation » Christ » Came to effect
Jesus Christ, Savior » Came to earth to be
1 Timothy 1:16 (show verse)
But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:17 (show verse)
Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.
1 Timothy 1:18 (show verse)
I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.
Battle of Life » The spiritual conflict characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
Faith » Necessary in the Christian warfare
Ministers » Are bound, to » War a good warfare
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
Timothy » Paul's love for
War » Illustrative of » The contest of saints with the enemies of their salvation
War » Figurative » Is a good warfare
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With a good conscience
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With faith
War/weapons » Fighting the good fight
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With a good conscience
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With faith
Warfare of saints » Is a good warfare
spiritual Warfare » Young soldiers enlisted
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
Faith » Necessary in the Christian warfare
Ministers » Are bound, to » War a good warfare
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
Timothy » Paul's love for
War » Illustrative of » The contest of saints with the enemies of their salvation
War » Figurative » Is a good warfare
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With a good conscience
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With faith
War/weapons » Fighting the good fight
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With a good conscience
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With faith
Warfare of saints » Is a good warfare
spiritual Warfare » Young soldiers enlisted
1 Timothy 1:19 (show verse)
To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.
Apostasy » Warnings concerning
Apostasy » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander
Apostates » Exemplified » Hymeneus and alexander
Backsliders » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Conscience » A good conscience
Conscience » Keep the faith in purity of
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A defensive weapon
Faith » Saints should » Hold, with a good conscience
Good » Conscience
Ships » Illustrative » (wrecked,) of departure from the faith
War » Figurative » Is a good warfare
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With a good conscience
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With faith
War/weapons » Fighting the good fight
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With a good conscience
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With faith
Warfare of saints » Is a good warfare
Apostasy » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander
Apostates » Exemplified » Hymeneus and alexander
Backsliders » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Conscience » A good conscience
Conscience » Keep the faith in purity of
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A defensive weapon
Faith » Saints should » Hold, with a good conscience
Good » Conscience
Ships » Illustrative » (wrecked,) of departure from the faith
War » Figurative » Is a good warfare
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With a good conscience
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With faith
War/weapons » Fighting the good fight
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With a good conscience
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With faith
Warfare of saints » Is a good warfare
1 Timothy 1:20 (show verse)
Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
Alexander » Copper-smith
Apostasy » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander
Apostates » Exemplified » Hymeneus and alexander
Backsliders » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander
Blasphemy » Instances of » Two disciples, hymenaeus and alexander, who were delivered to satan, so that they could learn not to blaspheme
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Instances of » Hymenaeus
Church » Defended » Discipline of
Discipline » Church » The discipline of
Discipline of the church » Consists in » Removing obstinate offenders
Government » Ecclesiastical » The discipline of
Hymenaeus » False teacher
Profanity » Blasphemy » General references to
Apostasy » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander
Apostates » Exemplified » Hymeneus and alexander
Backsliders » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander
Blasphemy » Instances of » Two disciples, hymenaeus and alexander, who were delivered to satan, so that they could learn not to blaspheme
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Instances of » Hymenaeus
Church » Defended » Discipline of
Discipline » Church » The discipline of
Discipline of the church » Consists in » Removing obstinate offenders
Government » Ecclesiastical » The discipline of
Hymenaeus » False teacher
Profanity » Blasphemy » General references to