1 Timothy 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 1:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 1:3 — KJV
“As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,”
— 1 Timothy 1:3 (KJV)
1 Timothy 1:3 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 1:3
“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:3: went, into, mightest
“I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:3: went, into, macedonia
“If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:3: some, teach, other
“And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:3: went, into, other
“And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob. persons: Heb. souls”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:3: went, into, other
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