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1 Timothy · read by Brian Brodersen
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1 Timothy 1
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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Pauls Charge to Timothy
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To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Pauls Charge to Timothy
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As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrinesRead from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Pauls Charge to Timothy
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or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God's work, which is by faith.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Pauls Charge to Timothy
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The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Pauls Charge to Timothy
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They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.Read from NASB1995 · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers,Read from NKJV · (1 Corinthians) Flee Sexual Immorality
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for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teachingRead from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Waging the Good Warfare
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holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Waging the Good Warfare
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Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Waging the Good Warfare
1 Timothy 2
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First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) God the Savior of All Men
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for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) God the Savior of All Men
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This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,Read from NASB1995 · (1 Timothy) God the Savior of All Men
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who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.Read from NASB1995 · (1 Timothy) the Christian and the State
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For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Christian and the State
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who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Christian and the State
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For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Christian and the State
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Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Christian and the State
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Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Role of Women in the Church
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but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Role of Women in the Church
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A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Role of Women in the Church
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For Adam was formed first, and then Eve.Read from ESV · (1 Timothy) the Role of Women in the Church
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And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was deceived and fell into transgression.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Role of Women in the Church
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Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Role of Women in the Church
1 Timothy 3
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This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Role of Women in the Church
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An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Qualifications of a Pastor
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not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Qualifications of a Pastor
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An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Qualifications of a Pastor
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For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Qualifications of a Pastor
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He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Qualifications of a Pastor
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Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Qualifications of a Pastor
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Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Deacons
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They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Deacons
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Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Deacons
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In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Deacons
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A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Deacons
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For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Deacons
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Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these thingsRead from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Deacons
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By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) God Became a Man
1 Timothy 4
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Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Goodness, Grace, and Freedom
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influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Goodness, Grace, and Freedom
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They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Goodness, Grace, and Freedom
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For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Goodness, Grace, and Freedom
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because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Goodness, Grace, and Freedom
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By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Entirely Given to the Things of God
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But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Entirely Given to the Things of God
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For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Goodness, Grace, and Freedom
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This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
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To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Entirely Given to the Things of God
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Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Being an Example of the Believer
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Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Entirely Given to the Things of God
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Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Entirely Given to the Things of God
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Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Entirely Given to the Things of God
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Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Entirely Given to the Things of God
1 Timothy 5
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Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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Honor the widows who are truly widows.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.Read from NASB1995 · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Priority of the Spiritual Perspective
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For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and, "The worker is worthy of his wages."Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Priority of the Spiritual Perspective
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But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Priority of the Spiritual Perspective
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I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Priority of the Spiritual Perspective
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Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Instructions for Church Leaders
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Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Priority of the Spiritual Perspective
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The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Priority of the Spiritual Perspective
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In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Priority of the Spiritual Perspective
1 Timothy 6
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All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God's name and our teaching will not be discredited.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) the Priority of the Spiritual Perspective
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If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Godliness With Contentment
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he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Godliness With Contentment
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Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Godliness With Contentment
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For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Godliness With Contentment
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But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Godliness With Contentment
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Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Godliness With Contentment
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For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Godliness With Contentment
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But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Guard What Was Committed to Your Trust
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I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Guard What Was Committed to Your Trust
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treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Godliness With Contentment
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O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called "knowledge,"Read from NKJV · (1 Timothy) Guard What Was Committed to Your Trust