1 Timothy 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 1:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 1:1 — KJV
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;”
— 1 Timothy 1:1 (KJV)
1 Timothy 1:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 1:1
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus
“Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus
“Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus
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