| 1:1 |
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope, |
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, our hope, |
| 1:2 |
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. |
To Timothy, my genuine child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| 1:3 |
As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, |
As I exhorted you when going to Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus so that you may command certain ones not to teach a different doctrine, |
| 1:4 |
nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith. |
nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the stewardship from God which is by faith. |
| 1:5 |
But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. |
But the goal of our command is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and an unhypocritical faith. |
| 1:6 |
For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion, |
For some, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion, |
| 1:9 |
realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers |
knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and godless, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, |
| 1:10 |
and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching, |
for sexually immoral persons, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching, |
| 1:11 |
according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. |
according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. |
| 1:12 |
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, |
I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He regarded me faithful, putting me into service, |
| 1:14 |
and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. |
and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. |
| 1:15 |
It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. |
It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost. |
| 1:16 |
Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. |
Yet for this reason I was shown mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Christ Jesus might demonstrate all His patience as an example for those who are going to believe upon Him for eternal life. |
| 1:17 |
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. |
Now to the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| 1:18 |
This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, |
This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may fight the good fight, |
| 1:19 |
keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. |
keeping faith and a good conscience, which some, having rejected, suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. |
| 2:1 |
First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, |
First of all, then, I exhort that petitions and prayers, requests and thanksgivings, be made for all men, |
| 2:4 |
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. |
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the full knowledge of the truth. |
| 2:6 |
who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. |
who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the witness for this proper time. |
| 2:9 |
Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, |
Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, with modesty and self restraint, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly clothing, |
| 2:10 |
but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness. |
but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women professing godliness. |
| 2:11 |
A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. |
A woman must learn in quietness, in all submission. |
| 2:13 |
For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. |
For it was Adam who was first formed, and then Eve. |
| 2:14 |
And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. |
And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into trespass. |
| 2:15 |
But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self restraint. |
But she will be saved through the bearing of children, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with self restraint. |
| 3:1 |
It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. |
It is a trustworthy saying: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work. |
| 3:2 |
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, |
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, |
| 3:3 |
not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. |
not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but considerate, peaceable, free from the love of money; |
| 3:4 |
He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity |
leading his own household well, having his children in submission with all dignity |
| 3:5 |
but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?, |
but if a man does not know how to lead his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?, |
| 3:6 |
and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil. |
and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the devil. |
| 3:8 |
Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, |
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double tongued, not indulging in much wine, not fond of dishonest gain, |
| 3:10 |
These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. |
And these men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. |
| 3:12 |
Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. |
Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, leading their children and their own households well. |
| 3:13 |
For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. |
For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 3:14 |
I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; |
I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you soon, |
| 3:16 |
By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. |
And by common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: He who was manifested in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. |
| 4:2 |
by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, |
by the hypocrisy of liars, who have been seared in their own conscience, |
| 4:3 |
men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth. |
who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God created to be shared in with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. |
| 4:4 |
For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude; |
For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, |
| 4:5 |
for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer. |
for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. |
| 4:6 |
In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. |
In pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. |
| 4:7 |
But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; |
But refuse godless myths fit only for old women. On the other hand, train yourself for the purpose of godliness, |
| 4:8 |
for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. |
for bodily training is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. |
| 4:9 |
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. |
It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance. |
| 4:11 |
Prescribe and teach these things. |
Command and teach these things. |
| 4:12 |
Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. |
Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but show yourself as a model to those who believe in word, conduct, love, faith, and purity. |
| 4:14 |
Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery. |
Do not neglect the gift within you, which was given to you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. |
| 4:16 |
Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. |
Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. |
| 5:1 |
Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers, |
Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather plead with him as a father, to the younger men as brothers, |
| 5:3 |
Honor widows who are widows indeed; |
Honor widows who are widows indeed, |
| 5:5 |
Now she who is a widow indeed and who has been left alone, has fixed her hope on God and continues in entreaties and prayers night and day. |
Now she who is a widow indeed and who has been left alone, has fixed her hope on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day. |
| 5:6 |
But she who gives herself to wanton pleasure is dead even while she lives. |
But she who lives in self indulgence is dead even while she lives. |
| 5:7 |
Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach. |
And command these things as well, so that they may be above reproach. |
| 5:10 |
having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work. |
having a reputation for good works; if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has assisted those in affliction, if she has devoted herself to every good work. |
| 5:13 |
At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention. |
And at the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house. And not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention. |
| 5:14 |
Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach; |
Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no opportunity for reviling, |
| 5:15 |
for some have already turned aside to follow Satan. |
for some have already turned aside after Satan. |
| 5:16 |
If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed. |
If any believing woman has widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed. |
| 5:17 |
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. |
The elders who lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor at preaching the word and teaching. |
| 5:18 |
For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing, and The laborer is worthy of his wages. |
For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing, and The laborer is worthy of his wages. |
| 5:20 |
Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. |
Those who continue in sin, reprove in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful. |
| 5:21 |
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. |
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His elect angels, to observe these instructions without bias, doing nothing in partiality. |
| 5:22 |
Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin. |
Do not lay hands upon anyone hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself pure. |
| 5:23 |
No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments. |
No longer drink water only, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments. |
| 5:25 |
Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed. |
So also good works are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed. |
| 6:1 |
All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. |
All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be slandered. |
| 6:2 |
Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles. |
But those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things. |
| 6:3 |
If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, |
If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words—those of our Lord Jesus Christ—and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, |
| 6:4 |
he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, |
he is conceited, understanding nothing but having a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, slander, evil suspicions, |
| 6:6 |
But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. |
But godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment. |
| 6:8 |
If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. |
And if we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. |
| 6:10 |
For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. |
For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evils, and some by aspiring to it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. |
| 6:11 |
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. |
But you, O man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, gentleness. |
| 6:12 |
Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. |
Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. |
| 6:16 |
who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. |
who alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal might! Amen. |
| 6:17 |
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. |
Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty or to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. |
| 6:18 |
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, |
Command them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, |
| 6:20 |
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called knowledge— |
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, turning aside from godless and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called knowledge— |
| 6:21 |
which some have professed and thus gone astray from the faith. Grace be with you. |
which some, while professing, have gone astray from the faith. Grace be with you. |