1 Timothy

St. Paul write this Epistle to his BELOVED TIMOTHY, being then bishop of Ephesus, to instruct him in the duties of a bishop, both in respect to himself and to his charge; and that he ought to be well informed of the good morals of those on whom he was to impose hands: Impose not hands lightly upon any man. He tells him also how he should behave towards his clergy. The Epistle was written about 33 years after our Lord's Ascension; but where it was written is uncertain: the more general opinion is, that it was in Macedonia.

1 Chapter 1 He puts Timothy in mind of his charge and blesses God for the mercy he himself had received.
2 Chapter 2 Prayers are to be said for all men, because God wills the salvation of all. Women are not to teach.
3 Chapter 3 What sort of men are to be admitted into the clergy. The church is the pillar of truth.
4 Chapter 4 He warns him against heretics, and exhorts him to the exercise of piety.
5 Chapter 5 He gives him lessons concerning widows, and how he is to behave to his clergy.
6 Chapter 6 Duties of servants. The danger of covetousness. Lessons for the rich.