First Epistle to Timothy

The First Epistle to Timothy, part of the New Testament's Pastoral Epistles, provides Paul’s guidance to his young delegate Timothy on overseeing the church in Ephesus.

It addresses confronting false teachers, establishing qualified leaders like elders and deacons, proper conduct in worship, and the importance of faith, godliness, and generosity.

Paul emphasizes preserving the purity of the gospel against speculative myths and errors, while encouraging Timothy to persevere in ministry.