Outline
. Public Worship (ch. 2)
VI. Instructions concerning False Teaching (ch. 4)
. False Teaching Described (4:1-5)
A. Methods of Dealing with It Explained (4:6-16)
. The Older and Younger (5:1-2)
A. Widows (5:3-16)
B. Elders (5:17-25)
C. Slaves (6:1-2)
VIII. Miscellaneous Matters (6:3-19)
. False Teachers (6:3-5)
A. Love of Money (6:6-10)
B. Charge to Timothy (6:11-16)
C. The Rich (6:17-19)
IX. Concluding Appeal and Benediction (6:20-21)
1 Timothy 4 NLT
1 Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly
that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will
follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons.
2These people are hypocrites and liars, and
their consciences are dead.
3 They will say it is wrong to be
married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten
with thanks by faithful people who know the truth.
4 Since everything God created is good,
we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks.
5 For we know it is made acceptable by
the word of God and prayer.
6 If you explain these things to the
brothers and sisters, Timothy, you will be a worthy servant of Christ Jesus,
one who is nourished by the message of faith and the good teaching you have
followed.
7 Do not waste time arguing over godless
ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
8 “Physical training is good, but
training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in
the life to come.”
9 This is a trustworthy saying, and
everyone should accept it.
10 This is why we work hard and continue
to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people
and particularly of all believers.
11Teach these things and insist that everyone
learn them.
12Don’t 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.
13 Until I get there, focus on reading
the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.
14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you
received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church
laid their hands on you.
15 Give your complete attention to these
matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your
progress.
16 Keep a close watch
on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake
of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.
1 Timothy 5 NLT
1 Never speak harshly to an older man,
but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger
men as you would to your own brothers.
2 Treat older women as you would your
mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own
sisters.
3 Take care of any widow who has no one
else to care for her.
4 But if she has children or
grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and
repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases
God.
5 Now a true widow, a woman who is
truly alone in this world, has placed her hope in God. She prays night and day,
asking God for his help.
6 But the widow who lives only for
pleasure is spiritually dead even while she lives.
7 Give these instructions to the church
so that no one will be open to criticism.
8 But those who won’t care for their
relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith.
Such people are worse than unbelievers.
9 A widow who is put on the list for
support must be a woman who is at least sixty years old and was faithful to her
husband.
10 She must be well respected by
everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children
well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she
helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?
11 The younger widows should not be on
the list, because their physical desires will overpower their devotion to
Christ and they will want to remarry.
12 Then they would be guilty of breaking
their previous pledge.
13 And if they are on the list, they
will learn to be lazy and will spend their time gossiping from house to house,
meddling in other people’s business and talking about things they
shouldn’t.
14 So I advise these younger widows to
marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy
will not be able to say anything against them.
15 For I am afraid that some of them
have already gone astray and now follow Satan.
16 If a woman who is a believer has
relatives who are widows, she must take care of them and not put the
responsibility on the church. Then the church can care for the widows who are
truly alone.
17 Elders who do their work well should
be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and
teaching.
18 For the Scripture says, “You must not
muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And in another
place, “Those who work deserve their pay!”
19 Do not listen to an accusation
against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses.
20Those who sin should be reprimanded in
front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.
21 I solemnly command you in the
presence of God and Christ Jesus and the highest angels to obey these
instructions without taking sides or showing favoritism to anyone.
22Never be in a hurry about appointing a
church leader. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
23 Don’t drink only water. You ought to
drink a little wine for the sake of your stomach because you are sick so
often.
24Remember, the sins of some people are
obvious, leading them to certain judgment. But there are others whose sins will
not be revealed until later.
25 In the same way,
the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret
will someday come to light.
1 Timothy 6 NLT
1 All slaves should show full respect
for their masters so they will not bring shame on the name of God and his
teaching.
2 If the masters are believers, that is
no excuse for being disrespectful. Those slaves should work all the harder
because their efforts are helping other believers who are well loved. False
Teaching and True Riches Teach these things, Timothy, and encourage everyone to
obey them.
3Some people may contradict our teaching,
but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings
promote a godly life.
4 Anyone who teaches something
different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy
desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in
jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.
5 These people always cause trouble.
Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To
them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.
6 Yet true godliness with contentment
is itself great wealth.
7 After all, we brought nothing with us
when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave
it.
8 So if we have enough food and
clothing, let us be content.
9 But people who long to be rich fall
into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge
them into ruin and destruction.
10 For the love of money is the root of
all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true
faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
11 But you, Timothy, are a man of God;
so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along
with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
12 Fight the good fight for the true
faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you
have declared so well before many witnesses.
13 And I charge you before God, who
gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before
Pontius Pilate,
14 that you obey this command without
wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus
Christ comes again.
15 For, At just the right time Christ
will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of
all kings and Lord of all lords.
16He alone can never die, and he lives in
light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen
him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen.
17 Teach those who are rich in this
world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable.
Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our
enjoyment.
18 Tell them to use their money to do
good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always
being ready to share with others.
19 By doing this they will be storing up
their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience
true life.
20 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted
to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their
so-called knowledge.
21 Some people have
wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with
you all.
