1 Timothy 1:1-7

Evangelical Heritage Version

Greeting

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope,

² To Timothy, my true child in the faith:

Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Warning Against False Teachers

³ As I urged you while I was going to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach any different doctrines ⁴ or pay any attention to myths and endless genealogies that bring about aimless speculations rather than God’s plan, which centers in faith. ⁵ The goal of this command is love that comes from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from a sincere faith. ⁶ By veering away from these things, some have turned aside into meaningless talk. ⁷ They want to be teachers of the law, although they do not comprehend what they are saying or the things they so strongly affirm.