The Book Of 1 Timothy
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Author – Paul
Date of writing – Approximately A.D. 64 or 65
Theme – To give encouragement and instruction to Timothy, a young leader.
Where – From Rome or Macedonia (possibly Philippi) probably just prior to Paul’s final imprisonment in Rome.
Key Verses – “Do not let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say,in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity” (4:12)
Summary – Timothy was one of Paul’s closest companions. Paul had sent Timothy to the church at Ephesus to counter the false teaching that had arisen there. Timothyprobably served for a time as a leader in the church at Ephesus. Paul hoped to visit Timothy, but in the meantime, he wrote this letter to give Timothy practical advice about the ministry.
