1 Timothy | The Bible (KJV) King James Version | New Testament

Listen to the full First Epistle to Timothy in the King James Version (KJV) with text.

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📖 Chapters
0:00 1 Timothy 1. Warning Against False Teachers and Paul’s Testimony
3:12 1 Timothy 2. Instructions on Prayer and Roles in Worship
4:57 1 Timothy 3. Qualifications for Church Leaders (Overseers and Deacons)
7:09 1 Timothy 4. A Good Minister of Christ and Warnings Against Apostasy
9:30 1 Timothy 5. Instructions for Caring for Widows and Church Discipline
12:50 1 Timothy 6. Godliness with Contentment and the Fight of Faith

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The First Epistle to Timothy, commonly known as 1 Timothy, is the fifteenth book of the New Testament and one of Paul’s pastoral letters, written to his close companion Timothy, a young church leader. Written around AD 62–64, after Paul’s first Roman imprisonment, the letter provides guidance on church leadership, sound doctrine, and godly living. Timothy was overseeing the church in Ephesus, a city known for its pagan influences and false teachings, and Paul writes to encourage him in his role, instructing him on how to lead the church with wisdom, integrity, and faithfulness.

Paul begins the letter by reminding Timothy of his calling and the importance of guarding the true gospel. He warns against false teachers who promote myths, endless genealogies, and disputes over the Law, emphasizing that the goal of true teaching is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith. He shares his personal testimony, acknowledging that he was once a persecutor of Christians, but God’s grace transformed him. This serves as a reminder that the gospel is about mercy and salvation through Jesus Christ.

One of the central themes of 1 Timothy is proper church leadership and conduct. Paul provides instructions on prayer, worship, and the roles of men and women in the church, urging prayers for all people, including those in authority. He teaches that leaders must be above reproach, giving specific qualifications for overseers (bishops) and deacons, emphasizing that they must be faithful, self-controlled, hospitable, and able to teach. He stresses that church leadership is a serious calling that requires integrity and a strong spiritual foundation.

Paul also addresses false teachings and godless myths, warning Timothy to avoid foolish arguments and to train himself in godliness. He encourages him to set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, urging him to not be discouraged because of his youth but to remain devoted to Scripture and sound doctrine. He reminds him that godliness is of greater value than physical training, as it holds promise for both this life and the life to come.

Another key focus is the care of different groups within the church. Paul instructs Timothy on how to treat older and younger members with respect, how to care for widows, and how to ensure that elders are honored and held accountable. He warns against the dangers of greed and materialism, famously stating that “the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil”. Instead, he urges believers to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Paul concludes the letter with a final charge to Timothy, urging him to fight the good fight of faith, keep his focus on eternal life, and guard what has been entrusted to him. He warns against those who promote false knowledge and distort the gospel, reminding Timothy to stay faithful to Christ and to the truth of God’s Word.

1 Timothy is a powerful letter on church leadership, sound doctrine, and personal holiness. It emphasizes the importance of faithful teaching, godly living, and the responsibility of Christian leaders to care for the church with wisdom and integrity. Paul’s words continue to serve as a timeless guide for pastors, leaders, and all believers striving to live out their faith in a world filled with distractions and false teachings.

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