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,
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.
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.
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.
1 Timothy 1:8 (show verse)
But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,
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,
1 Timothy 1:10 (show verse)
sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers -- in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.
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,
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,
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!
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.
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.
1 Timothy 1:20 (show verse)
Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.