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1 Timothy 1:3

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

1 Timothy 1:3

Verse 3 of 20

Scripture focus

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

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Timothy 1:3

Theological / Devotional

Besought. Timothy had accompanied Paul on his first journey through Macedonia (see Acts 16:1-12 ; 20:1-4). The apostle here refers to a later journey, one that followed his first imprisonment at Rome (see Vol. VI, p. 101). Although Timothy very greatly desired to remain by Paul’s side, the young church needed his faithful pastoral care.

Charge. Gr. paraggello, “to command,” “to declare.” Paul frequently asserts his apostolic authority lest the young churches suffer because of some who disparaged his apostleship (see chs. 4:11; 5:7, 21; 6:13, 17).

Some. Or, “certain ones.” Paul tactfully avoids magnifying the problem (see on Gal. 1:7).

No other doctrine. That is, no teaching contrary to the truth as proclaimed by the apostles (see on Gal. 1:8).

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