1 Timothy: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read 1 Timothy one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About 1 TimothyPermalink

1 Timothy gives pastoral instruction for sound teaching, prayer, leadership, care, and godliness in the household of God.

Testament

New Testament

Genre

Pastoral epistle

Chapters

6

Chapter index

1 Timothy, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Guard the gospelPermalink

1 Timothy 1–2 · False teaching, mercy, prayer, and order

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• Chapter 2 →

02

Lead the churchPermalink

1 Timothy 3–4 · Overseers, deacons, mystery, and training

• Chapter 3 →
• Chapter 4 →

03

Care faithfullyPermalink

1 Timothy 5–6 · Widows, elders, money, and perseverance

• Chapter 5 →
• Chapter 6 →

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