Book	Chapter	Verse	ID	SupportReference	OrigQuote	Occurrence	GLQuote	OccurrenceNote
1TI	front	intro	wy83			0		# Introduction to 1 Timothy<br>## Part 1: General Introduction<br><br>### Outline of the Book of 1 Timothy<br><br>1. Greetings (1:1,2)<br>1. Paul and Timothy<br>- Warning about false teachers (1:3-11)<br>- Paul thankful for what Christ has done in his ministry (1:12-17)<br>- He calls Timothy to fight in this spiritual battle (1:18-20)<br>1. Prayer for all (2:1-8)<br>1. Roles and responsibilities in the church (2:9-6:2)<br>1. Warnings<br>- Second warning about false teachers (6:3-5)<br>- Money (6:6-10)<br>1. Description of a man of God (6:11-16)<br>1. Note to the wealthy people (6:17-19)<br>1. Closing words to Timothy (6:20,21)<br><br>### Who wrote the Book of 1 Timothy?<br><br>Paul wrote 1 Timothy. Paul was from the city of Tarsus. He had been known as Saul in his early life. Before becoming a Christian, Paul was a Pharisee. He persecuted Christians. After he became a Christian, he traveled several times throughout the Roman Empire telling people about Jesus.<br><br>This book is the first letter Paul wrote to Timothy. Timothy was his disciple and close friend. Paul probably wrote it near the end of his life.<br><br>### What is the Book of 1 Timothy about?<br><br>Paul had left Timothy in the city of Ephesus to help the believers there. Paul wrote this letter to instruct Timothy about various matters. The topics he addressed included church worship, qualifications for church leaders, and warnings against false teachers. This letter shows how Paul was training Timothy to be a leader among the churches.<br><br>### How should the title of this book be translated?<br><br>Translators may choose to call this book by its traditional title, “1 Timothy” or “First Timothy.” Or they may choose a clearer title, such as “Paul’s First Letter to Timothy.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])<br><br>## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts<br><br>### What is discipleship?<br><br>Discipleship is the process of making people to be disciples of Christ. The goal of discipleship is to encourage other Christians to be more like Christ. This letter gives many instructions about how a leader should train a less mature Christian. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/disciple]])<br><br>## Part 3: Important Translation Issues<br><br>### Singular and plural “you”<br>In this book, the word “I” refers to Paul. Also, the word “you” is almost always singular and refers to Timothy. The exception to this is 6:21. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])<br><br>### What did Paul mean by the expression “in Christ,” “in the Lord,” etc.?<br><br>Paul meant to express the idea of a very close union with Christ and the believers. Please see the introduction to the Book of Romans for more details about this kind of expression.<br><br>### What are the major textual issues in the text of the Book of 1 Timothy?<br><br>For the following verse, modern versions of the Bible differ from older versions. The ULT text has the modern reading and puts the older reading in a footnote. If a translation of the Bible exists in the general region, translators should consider using the reading found in those versions. If not, translators are advised to follow the modern reading.<br><br>* “godliness is a way to get more money.” Some older versions of the Bible read this way, “godliness is a way to get more money: withdraw from such things.” (6:5)<br><br>(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]])<br>
1TI	1	intro	a4v2			0		# 1 Timothy 01 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Paul formally introduces this letter in verses 1-2. Writers often began letters in this way in the ancient Near East.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Spiritual children<br>In this chapter, Paul calls Timothy a “son” and his “child.” Paul discipled Timothy as a Christian and a church leader. Paul may also have led him to believe in Christ. Therefore, Paul called Timothy his “son in the faith.” (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/disciple]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])<br><br>### Genealogies<br><br>Genealogies are lists that record a person’s ancestors or descendants. Jews used genealogies to choose the right man to become king. They did this because only a son of a king could normally become king. They also showed from what tribe and family they came. For example, priests came from the tribe of Levi and the family of Aaron. Most important people had records of their genealogies.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Play on words<br>The phrase “the law is good if one uses it lawfully” is a play on words. The words “law” and “lawfully” sound similar in the original language.<br>
1TI	1	1	u1g9	figs-inclusive		0	General Information:	In this book, unless otherwise noted, the word “our” refers to Paul and Timothy (the one to whom this letter is written), as well as to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
1TI	1	1	i3zz		Παῦλος, ἀπόστολος	1	Paul, an apostle	“I, Paul, wrote this letter. I am an apostle.” Your language may have a particular way of introducing the author of a letter. Immediately after introducing the writer, you may want to indicate to whom the letter was written, as in the UST.
1TI	1	1	xl6d		κατ’ ἐπιταγὴν Θεοῦ	1	according to the commandment of	“by the command of” or “by the authority of”
1TI	1	1	wb8j		Θεοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν	1	God our Savior	“God who saves us”
1TI	1	1	sw77	figs-metonymy	Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τῆς ἐλπίδος ἡμῶν	1	Christ Jesus our hope	Here “our confidence” refers to the person in whom we have confidence. Alternate translation: “Christ Jesus, who is the one in whom we have confidence” or “Christ Jesus, whom we trust” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	1	2	pyi6	figs-metaphor	γνησίῳ τέκνῳ ἐν πίστει	1	true son in the faith	Paul speaks of his close relationship to Timothy as though they were father and son. This shows Paul’s sincere love and approval of Timothy. It is also likely that Timothy was converted to Christ by Paul, and so this is why Paul considered him like his own child. Alternate translation: “who is truly like a son to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	2	rd5v		χάρις, ἔλεος, εἰρήνη	1	Grace, mercy, and peace	“May grace, mercy, and peace be yours,” or “May you experience kindness, mercy, and peace”
1TI	1	2	p4lz	guidelines-sonofgodprinciples	Θεοῦ Πατρὸς	1	God the Father	“God, who is our Father.” Here “Father” is an important title for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
1TI	1	2	zx37		Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν	1	Christ Jesus our Lord	“Christ Jesus, who is our Lord”
1TI	1	3	k35a	figs-you		0	General Information:	The word “you” in this letter is singular and refers to Timothy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1TI	1	3	k4tm			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul encourages Timothy to reject the wrong use of the law and use good teaching from God.
1TI	1	3	l4br		καθὼς παρεκάλεσά σε	1	As I urged you	“As I pleaded with you” or “As I asked you very strongly”
1TI	1	3	amp4		προσμεῖναι ἐν Ἐφέσῳ	1	remain in Ephesus	“wait for me there in the city of Ephesus”
1TI	1	3	v4g2	figs-explicit	ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖν	1	a different doctrine	The implied information can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “a different doctrine from what we teach” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	1	4	ecf5	figs-ellipsis	μηδὲ προσέχειν	1	Neither should they pay attention	The understood information can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “And I also want you to command them not to pay attention” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1TI	1	4	pw2h		μύθοις	1	to stories	These may have been stories about their ancestors.
1TI	1	4	qpv9	figs-hyperbole	γενεαλογίαις ἀπεράντοις	1	endless genealogies	With the word “endless” Paul uses exaggeration to emphasize that the genealogies are very long. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1TI	1	4	ft33		γενεαλογίαις	1	genealogies	the written or verbal record of a person’s parents and ancestors
1TI	1	4	qb9l		αἵτινες ἐκζητήσεις παρέχουσι	1	These cause arguments	“These make people angrily disagree.” The people debated about stories and genealogies about which no one could know the truth for certain.
1TI	1	4	eu9f		μᾶλλον ἢ οἰκονομίαν Θεοῦ, τὴν ἐν πίστε	1	rather than helping the plan of God, which is by faith	Possible meanings are 1) “rather than helping us to understand God’s plan to save us, which we learn by faith” or 2) “rather than helping us to do God’s work, which we do by faith.”
1TI	1	5	myi5		δὲ	1	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main teaching. Here Paul explains the purpose of what he is commanding Timothy.
1TI	1	5	l7un		παραγγελίας	1	the commandment	Here this does not mean the Old Testament or the Ten Commandments but rather the instructions that Paul gives in [1 Timothy 1:3](../01/03.md) and [1 Timothy 1:4](../01/04.md).
1TI	1	5	i9rs		ἐστὶν ἀγάπη	1	is love	Possible meanings are 1) “is to love God” or 2) “is to love people.”
1TI	1	5	mbe6	figs-metonymy	ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας	1	from a pure heart	Here “pure” means the person does not have hidden motives to do wrong. Here “heart” refers to a person’s mind and thoughts. Alternate translation: “from a mind that is honest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	1	5	ar8t		συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς	1	good conscience	“a conscience that chooses right instead wrong”
1TI	1	5	m53g		πίστεως ἀνυποκρίτου	1	sincere faith	“genuine faith” or “a faith without hypocrisy”
1TI	1	6	j4z3	figs-metaphor	τινες ἀστοχήσαντες	1	Some people have missed the mark	Paul speaks of faith in Christ as if it were a target at which to aim. Paul means that some people are not fulfilling the purpose of their faith, which is to love as he just explained in 1:5. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	6	se38	figs-idiom	ὧν…ἐξετράπησαν	1	have turned away from these things	Here “turned away” is an idiom that means they have stopped doing what God has commanded. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1TI	1	7	v28u		νομοδιδάσκαλοι	1	teachers of the law	Here “law” refers to the law of Moses.
1TI	1	7	kz8x		μὴ νοοῦντες	1	but they do not understand	“even though they do not understand” or “and yet they do not understand”
1TI	1	7	j2hc		περὶ τίνων διαβεβαιοῦνται	1	what they so confidently affirm	“what they so confidently state is true”
1TI	1	8	d6dz		οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι καλὸς ὁ νόμος	1	we know that the law is good	“we understand that the law is useful” or “we understand that the law is beneficial”
1TI	1	8	r86g		ἐάν τις αὐτῷ νομίμως χρῆται	1	if one uses it lawfully	“if a person uses it correctly” or “if a person uses it the way God intended”
1TI	1	9	xs94		εἰδὼς τοῦτο	1	We know this	“Because we realize this” or “We also know this”
1TI	1	9	fq4i	figs-activepassive	ὅτι δικαίῳ νόμος οὐ κεῖται	1	that law is not made for a righteous man	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that God did not make the law for the righteous man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	1	9	dl5l	figs-gendernotations	δικαίῳ	1	a righteous man	Here “man” includes both male and female. Alternate translation: “a righteous person” or “a good person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
1TI	1	9	ci94	figs-activepassive	κεῖται	1	It is made	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God made the law” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	1	10	y5dx		πόρνοις	1	sexually immoral people	This refers to anyone who sleeps with someone to whom they are not married.
1TI	1	10	v1gh		ἀρσενοκοίταις	1	homosexuals	men who sleep with other men
1TI	1	10	bzw4		ἀνδραποδισταῖς	1	those who kidnap people for slaves	“those who kidnap people to sell as slaves” or “those who take people to sell as slaves”
1TI	1	10	gg42		εἴ τι ἕτερον τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀντίκειται	1	for whatever else is against faithful instruction	“for those who do anything else that is against true Christian teaching”
1TI	1	11	mg4t		τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς δόξης τοῦ μακαρίου Θεοῦ	1	the glorious gospel of the blessed God	“the gospel about the glory that belongs to the blessed God” or “the gospel of the glorious and blessed God”
1TI	1	11	a58d	figs-activepassive	ὃ ἐπιστεύθην ἐγώ	1	with which I have been entrusted	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which God has given me and made me responsible for” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	1	12	pha5			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul tells how he acted in the past and encourages Timothy to trust God.
1TI	1	12	uu6n		πιστόν με ἡγήσατο	1	he considered me faithful	“he considered me trustworthy” or “he regarded me as reliable”
1TI	1	12	ff1n	figs-metaphor	θέμενος εἰς διακονίαν	1	he placed me into service	Paul speaks of the task of serving God as if it were a place that one could be placed in. Alternate translation: “he assigned me to serve him” or “he appointed me as his servant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	13	q75p		ὄντα βλάσφημον	1	I was a blasphemer	“I was a person who spoke evil against Christ.” Paul is referring to his character before he was a Christian.
1TI	1	13	gbd4		διώκτην	1	a persecutor	“a person who persecuted those who believed in Christ”
1TI	1	13	k85c		ὑβριστήν	1	violent man	“a person was cruel towards other people.” This is a person who believes he has the right to hurt others.
1TI	1	13	rq2m		ὅτι ἀγνοῶν, ἐποίησα ἐν ἀπιστίᾳ	1	But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief	“But because I did not believe in Jesus, and I did not know what I was doing, I received mercy from Jesus”
1TI	1	13	nv6k		ἠλεήθην	1	I received mercy	“Jesus showed me mercy” or “Jesus had mercy on me”
1TI	1	14	zp83		δὲ ἡ χάρις	1	But the grace	“And the grace”
1TI	1	14	c1lg	figs-metaphor	ὑπερεπλεόνασεν…ἡ χάρις τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν	1	the grace of our Lord overflowed	Paul speaks of God’s grace as if it were a liquid that could fill a container and spill out of the top when the container is full. Alternate translation: “God showed me much grace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	14	z5lv		μετὰ πίστεως καὶ ἀγάπης	1	with faith and love	This is the result of God showing much grace to Paul. Alternate translation: “which caused me to trust in Jesus and love him”
1TI	1	14	d9m7	figs-metaphor	τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ	1	that is in Christ Jesus	This speaks about Jesus as if he were a container that holds a liquid. Here “in Christ Jesus” refers to having a relationship with Jesus. Alternate translation: “that Christ Jesus enables me to give to God because I am united to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	15	z48s		πιστὸς ὁ λόγος	1	This message is reliable	“This statement is true”
1TI	1	15	rh2r		πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος	1	worthy of all acceptance	“we should receive it without any doubt” or “deserves for us to accept it with full confidence”
1TI	1	16	z5kg	figs-activepassive	ἠλεήθην	1	I was given mercy	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God showed me mercy” or “I obtained mercy from God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	1	16	epe2		ἵνα ἐν ἐμοὶ πρώτῳ	1	so that in me, the foremost	“so that through me, the worst sinner”
1TI	1	17	k9sc		δὲ…ἀμήν	1	Now…Amen	The word “Now” is used here to mark a break in the main teaching. Here Paul praises God.
1TI	1	17	g4jq		τῷ…Βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων	1	the king of the ages	“the eternal king” or “the chief ruler forever”
1TI	1	17	ts5z	figs-abstractnouns	τῷ δὲ Βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων, ἀφθάρτῳ, ἀοράτῳ, μόνῳ Θεῷ, τιμὴ καὶ δόξα, εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων	1	Now to the king of the ages, the immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever	The abstract nouns “honor” and “glory” can be stated as verbs. Alternate translation: “Now may people forever honor and glorify the king of the ages, who is immortal, invisible, and the only God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1TI	1	18	ijn8	figs-metaphor	ταύτην τὴν παραγγελίαν παρατίθεμαί σοι	1	I am placing this command before you	Paul speaks of his instructions as if he could physically put them in front of Timothy. Alternate translation: “I am entrusting you with this command” or “This is what I am commanding you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	18	b6uq	figs-metaphor	τέκνον	1	my child	Paul speaks of his close relationship to Timothy as though Paul is the father and Timothy is the child. It is also likely that Timothy was converted to Christ by Paul, and so this is why Paul considered him like his own child. Alternate translation: “who is truly like my child” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	18	y6jg	figs-activepassive	κατὰ τὰς προαγούσας ἐπὶ σὲ προφητείας	1	in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “in agreement with what other believers prophesied about you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	1	18	w2ex	figs-metaphor	στρατεύῃ…τὴν καλὴν στρατείαν	1	fight the good fight	Paul speaks about Timothy working for the Lord as if he were a soldier fighting a battle. Alternate translation: “continue to work hard for the Lord” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	19	ly6q		ἀγαθὴν συνείδησιν	1	a good conscience	“a conscience that chooses right instead wrong.” See how you translated this in [1 Timothy 1:5](../01/05.md).
1TI	1	19	h2wk	figs-metaphor	τινες…τὴν πίστιν ἐναυάγησαν	1	some have shipwrecked their faith	Paul speaks of these people’s faith as if it were a ship that could be wrecked at sea. He means that they have ruined their faith and no longer believe in Jesus. You should use this or a similar metaphor if it will be understood in the project language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	20	pv7f	translate-names	Ὑμέναιος…Ἀλέξανδρος	1	Hymenaeus…Alexander	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1TI	1	20	ty7n	figs-metaphor	οὓς παρέδωκα τῷ Σατανᾷ	1	whom I gave over to Satan	Paul speaks as if he physically handed these men to Satan. This probably means that Paul rejected them from the community of believers. Since they are no longer a part of the community, Satan can have power over them and harm them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	1	20	s76c	figs-activepassive	παιδευθῶσι	1	they may be taught	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that God may teach them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	2	intro	c6rf			0		# 1 Timothy 02 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Peace<br>Paul encourages Christians to pray for everyone. They should pray for rulers so that Christians can live peacefully, in a godly and dignified way.<br><br>### Women in the church<br><br>Scholars are divided over how to understand this passage in its historical and cultural context. Some scholars believe men and women are perfectly equal in all things. Other scholars believe God created men and women to serve in distinctly different roles in marriage and the church. Translators should be careful not to let how they understand this issue affect how they translate this passage.<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### “Prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings”<br>These terms overlap each other in what they mean. It is not necessary to view them as distinct categories.<br>
1TI	2	1	z2xx			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul encourages Timothy to pray for all people.
1TI	2	1	yk2z		πρῶτον πάντων	1	first of all	“most important” or “before anything else”
1TI	2	1	ql7a	figs-activepassive	παρακαλῶ…ποιεῖσθαι δεήσεις, προσευχάς, ἐντεύξεις, εὐχαριστίας	1	I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I urge all believers to make requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving to God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	2	1	iag7		παρακαλῶ	1	I urge	“I plead” or “I ask”
1TI	2	2	g4va	figs-doublet	ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον	1	a peaceful and quiet life	Here “peaceful” and “quiet” mean the same thing. Paul wants all believers to be able to live calm lives without trouble from the authorities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1TI	2	2	pb58		ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι	1	in all godliness and dignity	“that honors God and that other people will respect”
1TI	2	4	i3ze	figs-activepassive	ὃς πάντας ἀνθρώπους θέλει σωθῆναι, καὶ εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας ἐλθεῖν	1	He desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God desires to save all people and for them to come to the knowledge of the truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	2	4	n26m	figs-metaphor	εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας ἐλθεῖν	1	to come to the knowledge of the truth	Paul speaks of learning the truth about God as if it were a place to which people could be brought. Alternate translation: “to know and accept what is true” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	2	5	t666		εἷς…μεσίτης Θεοῦ καὶ ἀνθρώπων	1	one mediator for God and man	A mediator is a person who helps negotiate a peaceful settlement between two parties who disagree with each other. Here Jesus helps sinners enter into a peaceful relationship with God.
1TI	2	6	u8r1		δοὺς ἑαυτὸν	1	gave himself	“died willingly”
1TI	2	6	vz12		ἀντίλυτρον	1	as a ransom	“as a price of freedom” or “as a payment to obtain freedom”
1TI	2	6	fm1c	figs-explicit	τὸ μαρτύριον καιροῖς ἰδίοις	1	as the testimony at the right time	It can be made explicit that this was the testimony that God wants to save all people. Alternate translation: “as the proof at the right time that God wants to save all people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	2	6	fq7r		καιροῖς ἰδίοις	1	at the right time	This means that this was the time that God had chosen.
1TI	2	7	qxv9		εἰς ὃ	1	For this purpose	“For this” or “For this reason”
1TI	2	7	iz4y	figs-activepassive	ἐτέθην ἐγὼ κῆρυξ καὶ ἀπόστολος	1	I myself, was made a herald and an apostle	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Christ made me, Paul, a preacher and an apostle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	2	7	h18q	figs-hendiadys	διδάσκαλος ἐθνῶν ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀληθείᾳ	1	I am a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth	“I teach the Gentiles the message of faith and truth.” Here, Paul may be using “faith” and truth” to express one idea. Alternate translation: “I teach the Gentiles about the true faith” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
1TI	2	8	r6wx			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul finishes his instructions on prayer then gives some special instructions for women.
1TI	2	8	yzg3	figs-metonymy	βούλομαι…προσεύχεσθαι τοὺς ἄνδρας ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ, ἐπαίροντας ὁσίους χεῖρας	1	I want men in every place to pray and to lift up holy hands	Here “holy hands” means the entire person is holy. Alternate translation: “I want men in every place who are holy to lift up their hands and pray” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	2	8	a841		τοὺς ἄνδρας ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ	1	men in every place	“the males in all places” or “the males everywhere.” Here the word “men” refers specifically to males.
1TI	2	8	unw6		ἐπαίροντας ὁσίους χεῖρας	1	lift up holy hands	It was a normal posture for people to raise their hands while praying.
1TI	2	9	au5c	figs-doublet	μετὰ αἰδοῦς καὶ σωφροσύνης	1	with modesty and self-control	Both of these words mean basically the same thing. Paul is emphasizing that women should wear clothes that are appropriate and do not attract improper attention from men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1TI	2	9	sw21	figs-metonymy	μὴ ἐν πλέγμασιν	1	They should not have braided hair	During Paul’s time, many Roman women braided their hair to make themselves attractive. Braiding is only one way a woman can give undue attention to her hair. If braided hair is unknown, it can be stated in a more general way. Alternate translation: “They should not have fancy hairstyles” or “They should not have elaborate hairstyle that attract attention” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	2	9	rf5v	translate-unknown	μαργαρίταις	1	pearls	These are beautiful and valuable white balls that people use as jewelry. They are formed inside the shell of a certain kind of small animal that lives in the ocean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1TI	2	10	g35m		ἐπαγγελλομέναις θεοσέβειαν, δι’ ἔργων ἀγαθῶν	1	who profess godliness through good works	“who want to honor God by the good things they do”
1TI	2	11	gb7a		ἐν ἡσυχίᾳ	1	in silence	“in quietness”
1TI	2	11	c7sh		ἐν πάσῃ ὑποταγῇ	1	and with all submission	“and submit to what is taught”
1TI	2	12	e2hg		γυναικὶ οὐκ ἐπιτρέπω	1	I do not permit a woman	“I do not allow a woman”
1TI	2	13	iv31	figs-activepassive	Ἀδὰμ…πρῶτος ἐπλάσθη	1	Adam was formed first	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Adam is the one God formed first” or “God created Adam first” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	2	13	v7v6	figs-ellipsis	εἶτα Εὕα	1	then Eve	The understood information can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “and then God formed Eve” or “then God created Eve” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1TI	2	14	wq5k	figs-activepassive	Ἀδὰμ οὐκ ἠπατήθη	1	Adam was not deceived	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “And Adam was not the one whom the serpent deceived” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	2	14	n6td	figs-activepassive	ἡ δὲ γυνὴ ἐξαπατηθεῖσα, ἐν παραβάσει γέγονεν	1	but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “but it was the woman who disobeyed God when the serpent deceived her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	2	15	u8iv		σωθήσεται…διὰ τῆς τεκνογονίας	1	she will be saved through bearing children	Here “she” refers to women in general. Possible meanings are 1) God will keep women physically safe as they give birth to children, or 2) God will save women from their sins through their role as child bearers.
1TI	2	15	n818	figs-activepassive	σωθήσεται	1	she will be saved	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God will save her” or “God will save women” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	2	15	gh3c		ἐὰν μείνωσιν	1	if they continue	“if they remain” or “if they continue living.” Here “they” refers to women.
1TI	2	15	sl57	figs-abstractnouns	ἐν πίστει, καὶ ἀγάπῃ, καὶ ἁγιασμῷ	1	in faith and love and sanctification	The abstract nouns here can be translated with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: “in trusting Jesus and loving others and living a holy life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1TI	2	15	dcf3	figs-idiom	μετὰ σωφροσύνης	1	with soundness of mind	Possible meanings for this idiom are 1) “with good judgment,” 2) “with modesty,” or 3) “with self-control.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1TI	2	15	zr4b	figs-abstractnouns	σωφροσύνης	1	soundness of mind	If the idiom is retained in translation, the abstract noun “soundness” can be translated with an adjective. Alternate translation: “a sound mind” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1TI	3	intro	d9db			0		# 1 Timothy 03 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>[1 Timothy 3:16](./16.md) was probably a song, poem, or creed the early church used to list important doctrines that believers all shared.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Overseers and deacons<br>The church has used different titles for church leaders. Some titles include elder, pastor, and bishop. The word “overseer” reflects the meaning of the original language in verses 1-2. Paul writes about “deacons” in verses 8 and 12 as another kind of church leader.<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### Character qualities<br>This chapter lists several qualities that a man must have if he is to be an overseer or deacon in the church. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])<br>
1TI	3	1	rwi8			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul gives some special instructions on how the overseers of the church should act and be.
1TI	3	1	f133		καλοῦ ἔργου	1	a good work	“an honorable task”
1TI	3	2	dff6		μιᾶς γυναικὸς ἄνδρα	1	husband of one wife	An overseer must have only one wife. It is unclear if this excludes men who have been previously widowed or divorced, or never married.
1TI	3	2	qnq9		δεῖ…εἶναι…νηφάλιον, σώφρονα, κόσμιον, φιλόξενον	1	He must be moderate, sensible, orderly, and hospitable	“He must not do anything to excess, must be reasonable and behave well, and must be friendly to strangers”
1TI	3	3	c2c7		μὴ πάροινον, μὴ πλήκτην, ἀλλὰ ἐπιεικῆ, ἄμαχον	1	He must not be addicted to wine, not a brawler, but instead, gentle, peaceful	“He must neither drink too much alcohol nor like to fight and argue, but instead he must be gentle and peaceful”
1TI	3	3	pc2g		ἀφιλάργυρον	1	a lover of money	“greedy for money”
1TI	3	4	a8gu		προϊστάμενον	1	He should manage	“He should lead” or “He should take care of”
1TI	3	4	w3un		μετὰ πάσης σεμνότητος	1	with all respect	Possible meanings are 1) the overseer’s children should obey and show respect to their father or 2) the overseer’s children should show respect to everyone or 3) the overseer should show respect to those in his household as he leads them.
1TI	3	4	m8a5		πάσης σεμνότητος	1	all respect	“complete respect” or “respect at all times”
1TI	3	5	n8zi		εἰ δέ τις τοῦ ἰδίου οἴκου προστῆναι οὐκ οἶδεν	1	For if a man does not know how to manage	“For when a man cannot manage”
1TI	3	5	n5lt	figs-rquestion	πῶς ἐκκλησίας Θεοῦ ἐπιμελήσεται?	1	how will he care for a church of God?	Paul uses a question to teach Timothy. Alternate translation: “he cannot take care of a church of God.” or “he will not be able to lead a church of God.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1TI	3	5	c814	figs-metonymy	ἐκκλησίας Θεοῦ	1	a church of God	Here “church” refers to a local group of God’s people. Alternate translation: “a group of God’s people” or “the believers over whom he is in charge” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	3	6	q7hu		μὴ νεόφυτον	1	He should not be a new convert	“He should not be a new believer” or “He must be a mature believer”
1TI	3	6	v6f5	figs-metaphor	εἰς κρίμα ἐμπέσῃ τοῦ διαβόλου	1	fall into condemnation as the devil	Paul speaks of the experience of being condemned for having done wrong as if it were a hole that a person could fall into. Alternate translation: “have God condemn him as he condemned the devil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	3	7	si1d	figs-metaphor	τῶν ἔξωθεν	1	those outside	“those outside of the church.” Paul speaks of the church as though it were a place, and of unbelievers as though they were physically outside of it. Alternate translation: “those who are not Christians” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	3	7	qsa6	figs-metaphor	μὴ εἰς ὀνειδισμὸν ἐμπέσῃ, καὶ παγίδα τοῦ διαβόλου	1	he does not fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil	Paul speaks of disgrace and the devil causing someone to sin as if they were a hole or a trap into which a person falls. Here “fall into” means to experience. Alternate translation: “nothing causes him shame before the unbelievers and so that the devil does not cause him to sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	3	8	z1gd			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul gives some special instructions on how the deacons of the church and their wives should act and be.
1TI	3	8	nz2w		διακόνους ὡσαύτως	1	Deacons, likewise	“Deacons, like overseers”
1TI	3	8	sxq4	figs-metaphor	σεμνούς, μὴ διλόγους	1	should be dignified, not double-talkers	Paul speaks about these people as if they were “double-talkers” or could say two things at once. He means the person says one thing but mean something else. Alternate translation: “should act properly and mean what they say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	3	9	c44a	figs-metaphor	ἔχοντας τὸ μυστήριον τῆς πίστεως	1	They should keep the revealed truth of the faith	“They must continue to believe the true message God revealed to us and that we believe.” This refers to a truth that had existed for some time but that God was showing to them at that moment. Paul speaks of true teaching about God as if it were an object that a person could keep with himself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	3	9	jda1	figs-activepassive	τὸ μυστήριον	1	the revealed truth	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the truth that God revealed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	3	9	y91f	figs-metaphor	πίστεως ἐν καθαρᾷ συνειδήσει	1	faith with a clean conscience	Paul speaks of a person’s knowledge that he has done no wrong as if that knowledge or conscience were clean. Alternate translation: “faith, knowing they have tried their hardest to do what is right” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	3	10	hl1p	figs-activepassive	οὗτοι…δοκιμαζέσθωσαν πρῶτον	1	They should also be approved first	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Other believers should approve of them first” or “They should prove themselves first” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	3	10	m5ar		δοκιμαζέσθωσαν	1	be approved	This means other believers should evaluate those who want to be a deacon and determine if they are fit to serve in the church.
1TI	3	11	xyc9		γυναῖκας ὡσαύτως	1	Women in the same way	Possible meanings are 1) “women” refers to the wives of deacons or 2) “women” refers to female deacons.
1TI	3	11	q5qx		σεμνάς	1	be dignified	“act properly” or “be worthy of respect”
1TI	3	11	a12k		μὴ διαβόλους	1	They should not be slanderers	“They must not speak evil about other people”
1TI	3	11	akm5		νηφαλίους	1	be moderate and	“not do anything to excess.” See how you translated this in [1 Timothy 3:2](../03/02.md).
1TI	3	12	wji2		μιᾶς γυναικὸς ἄνδρες	1	husbands of one wife	A man must have only one wife. It is unclear if this excludes men who have been previously widowed, divorced, or never married. See how you translated this in [1 Timothy 3:2](../03/02.md).
1TI	3	12	dv31		τέκνων καλῶς προϊστάμενοι καὶ τῶν ἰδίων οἴκω	1	manage well their children and household	“properly take care of and lead their children and others who live in their homes”
1TI	3	13	rfq2		οἱ γὰρ	1	For those	“For those deacons” or “For these church leaders”
1TI	3	13	s9si		ἑαυτοῖς…περιποιοῦνται	1	acquire for themselves	“receive for themselves” or “gain for themselves”
1TI	3	13	cv34	figs-explicit	βαθμὸν…καλὸν	1	a good standing	The implied meaning may be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “a good reputation among other believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	3	13	m684		πολλὴν παρρησίαν ἐν πίστει τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ	1	great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus	Possible meanings are 1) they will trust in Jesus with even more confidence or 2) they will speak confidently to other people about their faith in Jesus.
1TI	3	14	s4p2			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul tells Timothy the reason he wrote to him and then describes Christ’s godliness.
1TI	3	15	z9z8		ἐὰν δὲ βραδύνω	1	But if I delay	“But in case I cannot go there soon” or “But if something prevents me for being there soon”
1TI	3	15	p9u4	figs-metaphor	ἵνα εἰδῇς πῶς δεῖ ἐν οἴκῳ Θεοῦ ἀναστρέφεσθαι	1	so that you may know how to behave in the household of God	Paul speaks of the group of believers as if they were a family. Possible meanings are 1) Paul is referring only to Timothy’s behavior in the church. Alternate translation: “so that you may know how to conduct yourself as a member of God’s family” or 2) Paul is referring to the believers’ in general. Alternate translation: “so that you all may know how to conduct yourselves as members of God’s family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	3	15	wzk3	figs-distinguish	οἴκῳ Θεοῦ…ἥτις ἐστὶν ἐκκλησία Θεοῦ ζῶντος	1	household of God, which is the church of the living God	This phrase gives us information about “the household of God” rather than making a distinction between a household of God which is the church and one that is not the church. This can be stated as a new sentence. Alternate translation: “house hold of God. Those who belong to the family of God are the community of believers in the living God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
1TI	3	15	cd5r	figs-metaphor	ἥτις ἐστὶν ἐκκλησία Θεοῦ ζῶντος, στῦλος καὶ ἑδραίωμα τῆς ἀληθείας	1	which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth	Paul speaks of the believers bearing witness to the truth about Christ as if they were a pillar and a base supporting a building. This can be stated as a new sentence. Alternate translation: “which is the church of the living God. And, by keeping and teaching God’s truth, these members of the church support the truth just as a pillar and base support a building” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	3	15	sg64		Θεοῦ ζῶντος	1	the living God	Here this expression may be speaking of God as the one who gives life to all, as in the UST.
1TI	3	16	ak8w		ὁμολογουμένως	1	We all agree	“No one can deny”
1TI	3	16	w473		μέγα ἐστὶν τὸ τῆς εὐσεβείας μυστήριον	1	that the mystery of godliness is great	“that the truth that God has revealed is great”
1TI	3	16	y8sp	writing-poetry	ὃς ἐφανερώθη…ἀνελήμφθη ἐν δόξῃ	1	He appeared…up in glory	This is most likely a song or poem that Paul is quoting. If your language has a way of indicating that this is poetry you could use it here. If not, you could translate this as regular prose rather than poetry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]])
1TI	3	16	m4xi		ὃς ἐφανερώθη	1	He appeared	Here “He” is ambiguous. It could refers to “God” or to “Christ.” It may be best to translate this as “He.” If you must be more specific you could translate it as “Christ who is God” or “Christ.”
1TI	3	16	rqp6	figs-metonymy	ἐν σαρκί	1	in the flesh	Paul uses “flesh” here to mean a human being. Alternate translation: “as a true human being” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	3	16	gm36	figs-activepassive	ἐδικαιώθη ἐν Πνεύματι	1	was vindicated by the Spirit	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Holy Spirit confirmed that he was who he said he was” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	3	16	fn1k	figs-activepassive	ὤφθη ἀγγέλοις	1	was seen by angels	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the angels saw him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	3	16	c3wx	figs-activepassive	ἐκηρύχθη ἐν ἔθνεσιν	1	was proclaimed among nations	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people in many nations told others about him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	3	16	h9mb	figs-activepassive	ἐπιστεύθη ἐν κόσμῳ	1	was believed on in the world	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people in many parts of the world believed in him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	3	16	jz11	figs-activepassive	ἀνελήμφθη ἐν δόξῃ	1	was taken up in glory	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God the Father took him up to heaven in glory” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	3	16	mr3a		ἐν δόξῃ	1	in glory	This means he received power from God the Father and he is worthy of honor.
1TI	4	intro	b39h			0		# 1 Timothy 04 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>[1 Timothy 4:1](../04/01.md) is a prophecy. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### Later times<br>This is another way of referring to the last days. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lastday]])<br>
1TI	4	1	gyd8			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul tells Timothy what the Spirit says will happen and encourages him in what he should teach.
1TI	4	1	jzr9		δὲ	1	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main teaching. Here Paul starts to tell a new part of the teaching.
1TI	4	1	b739		ἐν ὑστέροις καιροῖς	1	in later times	Possible meanings are 1) this refers to a time after Paul dies or 2) this is at a latter time in Paul’s own life.
1TI	4	1	b931	figs-metaphor	ἀποστήσονταί…τῆς πίστεως	1	leave the faith	Paul speaks of people ceasing to trust in Christ as if they were physically leaving a place or an object. Alternate translation: “stop trusting in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	4	1	q13m		προσέχοντες	1	and pay attention	“and give attention” or “because they are paying attention”
1TI	4	1	ae5w		πνεύμασι πλάνοις καὶ διδασκαλίαις δαιμονίων	1	deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons	“spirits who trick people and the things that demons teach”
1TI	4	2	pw29		ἐν ὑποκρίσει ψευδολόγων	1	in lying hypocrisy	This can be stated as a separate sentence. Alternate translation: “These people will be hypocrites and speak lies”
1TI	4	2	u2f4	figs-metaphor	κεκαυστηριασμένων τὴν ἰδίαν συνείδησιν	1	Their own consciences will be branded	Possible meanings are 1) Paul is speaking of people who can no longer tell that they are doing wrong as if their minds are ruined like skin that someone has burned with a hot iron or 2) Paul is speaking of these people as if Satan had put a mark on these people with a hot iron to indicate that they belong to him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	4	3	k4db		κωλυόντων	1	They will	“These people will”
1TI	4	3	wd2l	figs-explicit	κωλυόντων γαμεῖν	1	forbid to marry	It is implied that they will forbid believers to marry. Alternate translation: “forbid believers to marry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	4	3	m1d6	figs-explicit	ἀπέχεσθαι βρωμάτων	1	to receive foods	It is implied that they will forbid only certain foods. Alternate translation: “they will require believers to abstain from certain foods” or “they will not allow people to eat certain foods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	4	4	dv4s	figs-activepassive	πᾶν κτίσμα Θεοῦ καλόν	1	everything created by God is good	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “everything that God has created is good” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	4	4	a15j	figs-activepassive	οὐδὲν ἀπόβλητον μετὰ εὐχαριστίας λαμβανόμενον	1	Nothing that we take with thanksgiving is to be rejected	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “We should not refuse anything for which we give thanks to God” or “Everything that we eat with thanksgiving is acceptable” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	4	5	y2lc	figs-hendiadys	ἁγιάζεται…διὰ λόγου Θεοῦ καὶ ἐντεύξεως	1	it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer	Here “word of God” and “prayer” are used together to express one idea. The prayer is in agreement with the truth that God has revealed. Alternate translation: “it is dedicated for God’s use by praying in agreement with his word” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
1TI	4	5	m5mb	figs-activepassive	ἁγιάζεται	1	it is sanctified	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “we sanctify it” or “we have set it apart” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	4	5	fhd6	figs-metonymy	λόγου Θεοῦ	1	word of God	Here “word” refers to God’s message or what he has revealed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	4	6	ks5x	figs-metaphor	ταῦτα ὑποτιθέμενος τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς	1	If you place these things before the brothers	Paul speaks of his instructions as if they were objects that could be physically presented to the believers. Here, to place before means to instruct or to remind. Alternate translation: “If you help the believers remember these things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	4	6	hfx3		ταῦτα	1	these things	This refers to the teaching that started in [1 Timothy 3:16](../03/16.md).
1TI	4	6	h6qr	figs-gendernotations	τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς	1	the brothers	This refers to all believers whether male or female. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
1TI	4	6	f8vs	figs-metaphor	ἐντρεφόμενος τοῖς λόγοις τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τῆς καλῆς διδασκαλίας ᾗ παρηκολούθηκας	1	you are being nourished by the words of faith and by the good teaching that you have followed	Paul speaks of God’s word and its teaching as if it could physically feed Timothy and make him strong. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the words of faith and the good teaching that you have followed are causing you to trust more strongly in Christ” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	4	6	ny78		λόγοις τῆς πίστεως	1	words of faith	“words that cause people to believe”
1TI	4	7	th4i		βεβήλους καὶ γραώδεις μύθους	1	worldly stories loved by old women	“profane stories and old wives’ tales.” The word for “stories” is the same as for “myths” in [1 Timothy 1:4](../01/04.md), so you should translate it the same here.
1TI	4	7	elk7	figs-metaphor	καὶ γραώδεις	1	loved by old women	This is probably an expression that means “silly” or “absurd.” Paul is not purposely insulting women in his reference to “old women.” Instead, he and his audience knew that men die younger than women, so there are more women than men whose minds have become feeble due to old age. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	4	7	sea5		γύμναζε…σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν	1	train yourself in godliness	“train yourself to honor God” or “train yourself to act in ways that please God”
1TI	4	8	i6rh		γὰρ σωματικὴ γυμνασία	1	bodily training	“physical exercise”
1TI	4	8	df19		ἐπαγγελίαν ἔχουσα ζωῆς	1	holds promise for this life	“is beneficial to this life”
1TI	4	9	hc1t		πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος	1	worthy of full acceptance	“worthy of your complete belief” or “worthy of your full trust”
1TI	4	10	l2yl		εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ	1	For it is for this	“This is the reason”
1TI	4	10	c9db	figs-doublet	κοπιῶμεν καὶ ἀγωνιζόμεθα	1	struggle and work very hard	The words “struggle” and “work very hard” mean basically the same thing. Paul uses them together to emphasize the intensity with which they serve God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	4	10	qmj6		ἠλπίκαμεν ἐπὶ Θεῷ ζῶντι	1	we have hope in the living God	Here “living God” probably means, “God, who makes all things live.”
1TI	4	10	dsz3	figs-ellipsis	μάλιστα πιστῶν	1	but especially of believers	The understood information can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “but he is especially the Savior of those people who believe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1TI	4	11	lg9h		παράγγελλε ταῦτα καὶ δίδασκε	1	Proclaim and teach these things	“Command and teach these things” or “Command and teach these things I just mentioned”
1TI	4	12	qi8l		μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω	1	Let no one despise your youth	“Do not let anyone consider you less important because you are young”
1TI	4	13	kky7	figs-abstractnouns	πρόσεχε τῇ ἀναγνώσει, τῇ παρακλήσει, τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ	1	attend to the reading, to the exhortation, and to the teaching	The words “reading,” “exhortation,” and “teaching” can be translated with verbal phrases. The implied information can also be supplied in translation Alternate translation: “continue reading the scripture to the people, exhorting the people, and teaching the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	4	14	t221	figs-metaphor	μὴ ἀμέλει τοῦ ἐν σοὶ χαρίσματος	1	Do not neglect the gift that is in you	Paul speaks of Timothy as if he were a container that could hold God’s gifts. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “Do not neglect your spiritual gift” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	4	14	hdd9	figs-activepassive	μὴ ἀμέλει	1	Do not neglect	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “Be sure to use” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	4	14	xp1k	figs-activepassive	ὃ ἐδόθη σοι διὰ προφητείας	1	which was given to you through prophecy	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you received when leaders of the church spoke God’s word” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	4	14	rr8f		ἐπιθέσεως τῶν χειρῶν τοῦ πρεσβυτερίου	1	laying on of the hands of the elders	This was a ceremony in which the church leaders put their hands on Timothy and prayed that God would enable him to do the work he had commanded him to do.
1TI	4	15	m65m	figs-metaphor	αῦτα μελέτα, ἐν τούτοις ἴσθι	1	Care for these things. Be in them	Paul speaks of God’s gifts to Timothy as if he could physically be in them. Alternate translation: “Do all these things and live according to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	4	15	j8zi	figs-metaphor	ἵνα σου ἡ προκοπὴ φανερὰ ᾖ πᾶσιν	1	so that your progress may be evident to all people	Paul speaks of Timothy’s increasing ability to serve God as if it were a physical object that others could look at. Alternate translation: “so other people will know that you are serving God better and better” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	4	16	uq6c		ἔπεχε σεαυτῷ καὶ τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ	1	Give careful attention to yourself and to the teaching	“Conduct yourself carefully and give attention to the teaching” or “Control your own behavior and give attention to the teaching”
1TI	4	16	zxe7		ἐπίμενε αὐτοῖς	1	Continue in these things	“Continue to do these things”
1TI	4	16	u7ez		καὶ σεαυτὸν σώσεις καὶ τοὺς ἀκούοντάς σου	1	you will save yourself and those who listen to you	Possible meanings are 1) Timothy will save himself and those who hear him from God’s judgment or 2) Timothy will save himself and those who hear him from the influence of false teachers.
1TI	5	intro	jx4e			0		# 1 Timothy 05 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Honor and respect<br>Paul encourages younger Christians to honor and respect older Christians. Cultures honor and respect older people in different ways.<br><br>### Widows<br>In the ancient Near East, it was important to care for widows, because they could not provide for themselves.<br>
1TI	5	1	wt5y	figs-you		0	General Information:	Paul was giving these commands to one person, Timothy. Languages that have different forms of “you” or different forms for commands would use the singular form here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1TI	5	1	h7d1			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul continues to tell Timothy how to treat the men, women, widows, and younger women in the church.
1TI	5	1	l4w5		πρεσβυτέρῳ μὴ ἐπιπλήξῃς	1	Do not rebuke an older man	“Do not speak harshly to an older man”
1TI	5	1	dnf2		ἀλλὰ παρακάλει	1	Instead, exhort him	“Instead, encourage him”
1TI	5	1	enp9	figs-simile	ὡς πατέρα…ὡς ἀδελφούς	1	as if he were a father…as brothers	Paul uses these similes to tell Timothy that he should treat fellow believers with sincere love and respect. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1TI	5	2	t1pv	figs-simile	ὡς μητέρας…ὡς ἀδελφὰς	1	as mothers…as sisters	Paul uses these similes to tell Timothy that he should treat fellow believers with sincere love and respect. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1TI	5	2	wmi6	figs-ellipsis	νεωτέρας	1	younger women	You can state clearly the understood information. Alternate translation: “exhort younger women” or “encourage younger women” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1TI	5	2	ivl7		ἐν πάσῃ ἁγνίᾳ	1	in all purity	“with pure thoughts and actions” or “in a holy way”
1TI	5	3	smp5		χήρας τίμα	1	Honor widows	“Respect and provide for widows”
1TI	5	3	qc6s		τὰς ὄντως χήρας	1	the real widows	“widows with no one to provide for them”
1TI	5	4	w38h		μανθανέτωσαν πρῶτον	1	let them first learn	“first of all they should learn” or “let them make it a priority to learn”
1TI	5	4	g5mu		τὸν ἴδιον οἶκον	1	in their own household	“to their own family” or “to those living in their homes”
1TI	5	4	q5c8		ἀμοιβὰς ἀποδιδόναι τοῖς προγόνοις	1	Let them repay their parents	“Let them do good to their parents in return for the good things their parents have given them”
1TI	5	5	xp1u		ἡ δὲ ὄντως χήρα καὶ μεμονωμένη	1	But a real widow is left all alone	“But one who is truly a widow has no family”
1TI	5	5	u1lj		προσμένει ταῖς δεήσεσιν καὶ ταῖς προσευχαῖς	1	She always remains with requests and prayers	“She continues to make requests and prayers”
1TI	5	5	rwp4	figs-doublet	ταῖς δεήσεσιν καὶ ταῖς προσευχαῖς	1	requests and prayers	These two words mean basically the same thing. Paul uses them together to emphasize how much these widows pray. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1TI	5	5	rb9f	figs-merism	νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας	1	both night and day	The words “night” and “day” are used together to mean “at all times.” Alternate translation: “all the time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1TI	5	6	qy5h	figs-metaphor	τέθνηκεν	1	is dead	Paul speaks about people who do not seek to please God as if they were dead. Alternate translation: “is like a dead person, she does not respond to God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	5	6	p5hi		ζῶσα	1	is still alive	This refers to physical life.
1TI	5	7	qw6m		ταῦτα παράγγελλε	1	Give these instructions	“Command these things”
1TI	5	7	a13p		ἵνα ἀνεπίλημπτοι ὦσιν	1	so that they may be blameless	“so that no one can find fault with them.” Possible meanings of “they” are 1) “these widows and their families” or 2) “the believers.” It might be best to leave the subject as “they.”
1TI	5	8	p7h2		τις τῶν ἰδίων καὶ μάλιστα οἰκείων οὐ προνοεῖ	1	does not provide for his own relatives, especially for those of his own household	“does not help with his relatives’ needs, especially for those family members living in his home”
1TI	5	8	y645		τὴν πίστιν ἤρνηται	1	he has denied the faith	“he has acted contrary to the truth we believe”
1TI	5	8	evm7		ἔστιν ἀπίστου χείρων	1	is worse than an unbeliever	“is worse than those who do not believe in Jesus.” Paul means this person is worse than an unbeliever because even unbelievers take care of their relatives. Therefore, a believer should certainly take care of his relatives.
1TI	5	9	s8ql		χήρα καταλεγέσθω	1	be enrolled as a widow	There seems to have been a list, written or not, of widows. The church members met these women’s needs for shelter, clothing, and food, and these women were expected to devote their lives to serving the Christian community.
1TI	5	9	i27x	translate-numbers	μὴ ἔλαττον ἐτῶν ἑξήκοντα	1	who is not younger than sixty	As Paul will explain in 5:11-16, widows who were younger than 60 years old might get married again. Therefore the Christian community was to care only for widows who were older than 60. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1TI	5	9	q9dj		γεγονυῖα, ἑνὸς ἀνδρὸς γυνή	1	a wife of one husband	Possible meanings are 1) she was always faithful to her husband or 2) she had not divorced her husband then married another man.
1TI	5	10	l8nm	figs-activepassive	ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς μαρτυρουμένη	1	She must be known for good deeds	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People must be able to attest to her good deeds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	5	10	mik7		ἐξενοδόχησεν	1	has been hospitable to strangers	“has welcomed strangers into her home”
1TI	5	10	ygl3	figs-metonymy	ἁγίων πόδας ἔνιψεν	1	has washed the feet of the saints	Washing the dirty feet of people who have been walking in the dirt and mud is one way of meeting other people’s needs and making life more enjoyable for them. This probably means she did humble work in general. Alternate translation: “has done common work to help other believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	5	10	bw4h		ἁγίων	1	saints	Some versions translate this word as “the believers” or “God’s holy people.” The essential idea is to refer to Christian believers.
1TI	5	10	ey6i	figs-nominaladj	θλιβομένοις ἐπήρκεσεν	1	has relieved the afflicted	Here “the afflicted” is a nominal adjective that can be stated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “has helped those who are suffering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1TI	5	10	h96j		παντὶ ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ ἐπηκολούθησεν	1	has been devoted to every good work	“has given herself to doing all kinds of good deeds”
1TI	5	11	rv5h		νεωτέρας δὲ χήρας παραιτοῦ	1	But as for younger widows, refuse to enroll them in the list	“But do not include younger widows in the list.” The list was of widows aged 60 years and older whom the Christian community would help.
1TI	5	11	vqq9		ὅταν γὰρ καταστρηνιάσωσιν τοῦ Χριστοῦ, γαμεῖν θέλουσιν	1	For when they give in to bodily desires against Christ, they want to marry	“For when they prefer to fulfill their sensual desires and get married, they go against their promise to serve Christ as widows”
1TI	5	12	nha7		τὴν πρώτην πίστιν ἠθέτησαν	1	revoke their first commitment	“do not keep their prior commitment” or “do not do what they promised before to do”
1TI	5	12	k9nz		πίστιν	1	commitment	The commitment of the widows was their agreement to serve the Christian community for the rest of their lives if the community would supply the widows’ needs.
1TI	5	13	t4iv		ἀργαὶ μανθάνουσιν	1	learn to be lazy	“get into the habit of doing nothing”
1TI	5	13	nll4		φλύαροι καὶ περίεργοι, λαλοῦσαι τὰ μὴ δέοντα	1	talk nonsense and are busybodies, saying things they should not say	These three phrases are probably three ways of speaking of the same activity. These people should not be looking into other people’s private lives and telling about them to others who are no better off after hearing.
1TI	5	13	cym5		φλύαροι	1	nonsense	words that do not help those who hear them
1TI	5	13	umk2		περίεργοι	1	busybodies	people who look into other people’s private lives for their own good and not for the good of the other people
1TI	5	14	bh1q		οἰκοδεσποτεῖν	1	to manage the household	“to take care of everyone in her house”
1TI	5	14	u94k		τῷ ἀντικειμένῳ	1	the enemy	Possible meanings are 1) this refers to Satan or 2) this refers to unbelievers who are hostile to Christians.
1TI	5	14	a1w5	figs-inclusive	λοιδορίας χάριν	1	to slander us	Here “us” refers to the entire Christian community, including Timothy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
1TI	5	15	fy54	figs-metaphor	ἐξετράπησαν ὀπίσω τοῦ Σατανᾶ	1	turned aside after Satan	Paul speaks of living in faithfulness to Christ as if it were a path to be followed. This means the woman stopped obeying Jesus and started obeying Satan. Alternate translation: “left the path of Christ to follow Satan” or “decided to obey Satan instead of Christ” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	5	16	g8k5		τις πιστὴ	1	any believing woman	“any Christian woman” or “any woman who believes in Christ”
1TI	5	16	mf4s		ἔχει χήρας	1	has widows	“has widows among her relatives”
1TI	5	16	y6hf	figs-metaphor	καὶ μὴ βαρείσθω ἡ ἐκκλησία	1	so that the church will not be weighed down	Paul speaks of the community having to help more people than they are able as if they were carrying too much weight on their backs. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “so that the church will not have more work to do than they can” or “so that the Christian community will not have to help widows whose families could provide for them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	5	16	d35m		ὄντως χήραις	1	real widows	“those women who have no one to provide for them”
1TI	5	17	i3l3			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul again talks of how elders (overseers) should be treated and then gives Timothy some personal instructions.
1TI	5	17	u93q	figs-activepassive	οἱ καλῶς προεστῶτες πρεσβύτεροι…ἀξιούσθωσαν	1	Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “All believers should think of the elders who are good leaders as worthy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	5	17	wp9d		διπλῆς τιμῆς	1	double honor	Possible meanings are 1) “respect and payment” or 2) “more respect than others receive”
1TI	5	17	r8ew	figs-metaphor	οἱ κοπιῶντες ἐν λόγῳ καὶ διδασκαλίᾳ	1	those who work with the word and in teaching	Paul speaks about the word as if it is an object that a person can work with. Alternate translation: “those who preach and teach God’s word” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	5	18	kh55	figs-personification	λέγει γὰρ ἡ Γραφή	1	For the scripture says	This is personification that means that this is what someone has written in the scriptures. Alternate translation: “For we read in the scriptures that” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1TI	5	18	vw3a	figs-metaphor	βοῦν ἀλοῶντα οὐ φιμώσεις	1	You shall not put a muzzle on an ox while it treads the grain	Paul is using this quotation as a metaphor meaning that church leaders deserve to receive payment from the Christian community for their work. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	5	18	g985	translate-unknown	φιμώσεις	1	muzzle	a sleeve that goes over an animal’s snout and mouth to prevent it from eating while it is doing work (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1TI	5	18	t6kp		ἀλοῶντα	1	treads the grain	And ox “treads the grain” when it walks on or pulls a heavy object over the cut grain to separate the grain from the stalks. The ox was allowed to eat some of the grain as they worked.
1TI	5	18	kys1		ἄξιος	1	is worthy of	“deserves”
1TI	5	19	af68	figs-metaphor	κατηγορίαν μὴ παραδέχου	1	Do not receive an accusation	Paul speaks of accusations as if they were objects that could be physically accepted by people. Alternate translation: “Do not accept as true any accusation that someone speaks” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	5	19	kmy5		δύο ἢ τριῶν	1	two or three	“at least two” or “two or more”
1TI	5	20	m4uh		τοὺς ἁμαρτάνοντας	1	sinners	This refers to anyone doing anything that disobeys or displeases God, even things that other people do not know about.
1TI	5	20	db63		ἐνώπιον, πάντων	1	before all	“where everyone can see”
1TI	5	20	ql4m		ἵνα καὶ οἱ λοιποὶ φόβον ἔχωσιν	1	so that the rest may be afraid	“so that others will be afraid to sin”
1TI	5	21	t7jq		τῶν ἐκλεκτῶν ἀγγέλων	1	the chosen angels	This means the angels whom God and Jesus have chosen to serve them in a special way.
1TI	5	21	f2q7	figs-doublet	ταῦτα φυλάξῃς χωρὶς προκρίματος, μηδὲν ποιῶν κατὰ πρόσκλισιν	1	to keep these commands without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism	The words “partiality” and “favoritism” mean basically the same thing. Paul is emphasizing that Timothy must judge honestly and be fair to everyone. Alternate translation: “to keep these rules without being partial or showing favor to anyone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1TI	5	21	dph6		ταῦτα	1	these commands	Possible meanings are 1) this refers to the rules Paul just told Timothy or 2) this refers to the rules Paul is about to tell Timothy.
1TI	5	22	qb71		χεῖρας…ἐπιτίθει	1	Place hands	The placing of hands was a ceremony in which one or more church leaders would place their hands on people and pray that God would enable those people to serve the church in a way that would please God. Timothy was to wait until the person had shown good character for a long time before officially setting that person apart to serve the Christian community.
1TI	5	22	pyl8	figs-metaphor	μηδὲ κοινώνει ἁμαρτίαις ἀλλοτρίαις	1	Do not share in the sins of another person	Paul speaks of someone’s sin as if it were an object that could be shared with others. Alternate translation: “do not join in another person’s sin” or “do not participate when another person sins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	5	22	lt3y		μηδὲ κοινώνει ἁμαρτίαις ἀλλοτρίαις	1	Do not share in the sins of another person	Possible meanings are 1) if Timothy chose someone who was guilty of sin to be a church worker, God would hold Timothy responsible for that person’s sin or 2) Timothy should not commit sins he saw others committing.
1TI	5	23	xl32	figs-explicit	μηκέτι ὑδροπότει	1	You should no longer drink water	It is implied that Paul means Timothy should not drink only water. He is telling Timothy to use wine as medicine. The water in that area often caused sickness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	5	24	uk56	figs-activepassive	τινῶν ἀνθρώπων αἱ ἁμαρτίαι πρόδηλοί εἰσιν	1	The sins of some people are openly known	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The sins of some people are very obvious” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	5	24	ug1z	figs-personification	προάγουσαι εἰς κρίσιν	1	they go before them into judgment	“their sins go before those people into judgment.” Paul speaks of sins as if they were moving. Possible meanings are 1) Their sins are so obvious that everyone will know they are guilty even before anyone testifies against them or 2) Their sins are evident, and God judges them now. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1TI	5	24	i1c6	figs-metaphor	τισὶν δὲ καὶ ἐπακολουθοῦσιν	1	But some sins follow later	“But some sins follow people later.” Paul speaks of sins as if they were moving. Possible meanings are 1) Timothy and the Christian community will not know about certain sins until later or 2) God will not judge some sins until the final judgment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	5	25	pd8v		τὰ ἔργα τὰ καλὰ πρόδηλα	1	some good works are openly known	“some good works are obvious”
1TI	5	25	qlu5		τὰ ἔργα τὰ καλὰ	1	good works	The works are considered “good” because they fit with God’s character, purposes, and will.
1TI	5	25	bl51	figs-metaphor	καὶ τὰ ἄλλως ἔχοντα, κρυβῆναι οὐ δύναταί	1	but even the others cannot be hidden	Paul speaks of sins as if they were objects that someone could hide. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “but people will later find out about even the good deeds that are not obvious” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	6	intro	rks4			0		# 1 Timothy 06 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Slavery<br><br>Paul does not write in this chapter about whether slavery is good or bad. Paul teaches about honoring, respecting, and diligently serving masters. Paul teaches all believers to be godly and content in every situation.<br>
1TI	6	1	zg9b			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul gives some specific instructions to slaves and masters and then continues with instructions on living in a godly way.
1TI	6	1	nm4n	figs-metaphor	ὅσοι εἰσὶν ὑπὸ ζυγὸν δοῦλοι	1	Let all who are under the yoke as slaves	Paul speaks of people working as slaves as if they are oxen carrying a yoke. Alternate translation: “Let all who are working as slaves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	1	ep1l	figs-explicit	ὅσοι εἰσὶν	1	Let all who are	It is implied that Paul is speaking about believers. Alternate translation: “Let all who are believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	6	1	he2n	figs-activepassive	μὴ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ ἡ διδασκαλία βλασφημῆται	1	the name of God and the teaching might not be blasphemed	This can be stated in active and positive form. Alternate translation: “the unbelievers might always speak respectfully about the name of God and the teaching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
1TI	6	1	xb92	figs-metonymy	τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	the name of God	Here “name” refers to God’s nature or character. Alternate translation: “the character of God” or “God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	6	1	f5pc		ἡ διδασκαλία	1	the teaching	“the faith” or “the gospel”
1TI	6	2	fvv7		ἀδελφοί εἰσιν	1	they are brothers	Here “brothers” means “fellow believers.”
1TI	6	2	hn12	figs-activepassive	οἱ τῆς εὐεργεσίας ἀντιλαμβανόμενοι	1	For the masters who are helped by their work	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “For the masters whom the slaves help with their work” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	6	2	nmh9	figs-activepassive	καὶ ἀγαπητοὶ	1	and are loved	This can be stated in active form. Possible meanings are 1) “and the slaves should love them” or 2) “whom God loves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	6	4	pn8n	figs-genericnoun	τετύφωται…νοσῶν	1	he is proud…He has an unhealthy interest	Here “he” refers to anyone in general that teaches what is not correct. To make this clear, you can translate “he” as “they” as in the UST. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
1TI	6	4	z2rb		μηδὲν ἐπιστάμενος	1	understands nothing	“understands nothing about God’s truth”
1TI	6	4	qu86	figs-metaphor	νοσῶν περὶ ζητήσεις καὶ λογομαχίας	1	He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and arguments	Paul speaks of people who feel compelled to engage in useless arguments as if they were ill. Such people greatly desire to argue, and they do not really want to find a way to agree. Alternate translation: “all he wants to do is argue” or “he craves arguments” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	4	i3lk		ζητήσεις καὶ λογομαχίας, ἐξ ὧν γίνεται φθόνος	1	controversies and arguments about words that result in envy	“controversies and arguments about words, and these controversies and arguments result in envy”
1TI	6	4	xt1z		λογομαχίας	1	about words	“about the meaning of words”
1TI	6	4	bjt6		ἔρις	1	strife	arguments, fights
1TI	6	4	y3mx		βλασφημίαι	1	insults	people falsely saying bad things about each other
1TI	6	4	kn69		ὑπόνοιαι πονηραί	1	evil suspicions	“people feeling like others want to do evil to them”
1TI	6	5	z2d8		διεφθαρμένων…τὸν νοῦν	1	depraved minds	“wicked minds”
1TI	6	5	tyf7	figs-metaphor	ἀπεστερημένων τῆς ἀληθείας	1	They have lost the truth	Here the word “They” refers to anyone who teaches anything that does not agree with the teaching of Jesus. The phrase “have lost the truth” represents ignoring it or forgetting it. Alternate translation: “They have ignored the truth” or “They have forgotten the truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	6	q5sq		δὲ	1	Now	This marks a break in the teaching. Here Paul begins to contrast the kind of riches the wicked people seek through godliness ([1 Timothy 6:5](../06/05.md)) and the true kind of gain people receive through godliness. Alternate translation: “Of course”
1TI	6	6	ya9z	figs-abstractnouns	ἔστιν…πορισμὸς μέγας ἡ εὐσέβεια μετὰ αὐταρκείας	1	godliness with contentment is great gain	The words “godliness” and “contentment” are abstract nouns. Alternate translation: “it is great gain for a person to do what is godly and to be content with what they have” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1TI	6	6	wzj1		ἔστιν…πορισμὸς μέγας	1	is great gain	“provides great benefits” or “does many good things for us”
1TI	6	7	j6qv		οὐδὲν γὰρ εἰσηνέγκαμεν εἰς τὸν κόσμον	1	brought nothing into the world	“brought nothing into the world when we were born”
1TI	6	7	jlv8		οὐδὲ ἐξενεγκεῖν τι δυνάμεθα	1	Neither are we able to take out anything	“And we can take nothing out of the world when we die”
1TI	6	8	lbk5		ἀρκεσθησόμεθα	1	let us	“we should”
1TI	6	9	ij4j		δὲ	1	Now	This word marks a break in the teaching. Here Paul returns to the topic about those who think being godly will make them wealthy ([1 Timothy 6:5](../06/05.md)).
1TI	6	9	pl5d	figs-metaphor	πλουτεῖν, ἐμπίπτουσιν εἰς πειρασμὸν, καὶ παγίδα	1	to become wealthy fall into temptation, into a trap	Paul speaks about those who let the temptation of money cause them to sin as if they are animals that have fallen into a hole that a hunter has used as a trap. Alternate translation: “to become wealthy will encounter more temptation than they can resist, and they will be like an animal in a trap (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	9	gfy7	figs-metaphor	οἱ…ἐμπίπτουσιν…ἐπιθυμίας πολλὰς ἀνοήτους καὶ βλαβεράς	1	They fall into many foolish and harmful passions	This continues the trap metaphor. This means that their foolish and harmful passions will overcome them. Alternate translation: “And as an animal falls into a hunter’s trap, they will fall into many foolish and harmful passions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	9	nc3i	figs-metaphor	αἵτινες βυθίζουσι τοὺς ἀνθρώπους εἰς ὄλεθρον καὶ ἀπώλειαν	1	into whatever else makes people sink into ruin and destruction	Paul speaks about those that let sin destroy them as if they are a boat that sinks under the water. Alternate translation: “into other kinds of evil that ruin and destroy people as if they were a boat sinking under the water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	10	xs9d	figs-metaphor	ῥίζα γὰρ πάντων τῶν κακῶν ἐστιν ἡ φιλαργυρία	1	For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil	Paul speaks of the cause of evil as if it were a plant root. Alternate translation: “This happens because loving money is a cause of all kinds of evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	10	j5z9		ὀρεγόμενοι	1	who desire it	“who desire money”
1TI	6	10	b83v	figs-metaphor	ἀπεπλανήθησαν ἀπὸ τῆς πίστεως	1	have been misled away from the faith	Paul speaks of wrong desires as if they were evil guides who intentionally guide people down the wrong path. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “have let their desires lead them away from the truth” or “have stopped believing the truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	6	10	a1fx	figs-metaphor	ἑαυτοὺς περιέπειραν ὀδύναις πολλαῖς	1	have pierced themselves with much grief	Paul speaks about grief as if it were a sword that a person uses to stab themselves. Alternate translation: “have caused themselves to be very sorrowful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	11	m5gz	figs-you	σὺ δέ	1	But you	Here “you” is singular and refers to Timothy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1TI	6	11	tp97		ὦ ἄνθρωπε Θεοῦ	1	man of God	“servant of God” or “person who belongs to God”
1TI	6	11	h9c6	figs-metaphor	ταῦτα φεῦγε	1	flee from these things	Paul speaks of these temptations and sins as if they were things that a person could physically run away from. Alternate translation: “completely avoid these things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	11	a88g		ταῦτα	1	these things	Possible meanings of “these things” are 1) the “love of money” or 2) the different teachings, pride, arguments, and the love of money.
1TI	6	11	zjl3	figs-metaphor	δίωκε…δικαιοσύνην	1	Pursue righteousness	“Run after” or “Chase.” Paul speaks of righteousness and other good qualities as if they were things that a person could run after. This metaphor is the opposite of “flee from.” It means to try your best to obtain something. Alternate translation: “Seek to gain” or “Do your best to act in” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	12	w21p	figs-metaphor	ἀγωνίζου τὸν καλὸν ἀγῶνα τῆς πίστεως	1	Fight the good fight of faith	Here Paul speaks about a person continuing in faith as if they are an athlete fighting to win a contest or a warrior fighting a battle. Alternate translation: “Try your hardest to obey Christ’s teachings with as much energy as an athlete uses in a contest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	12	y6m8	figs-metaphor	ἐπιλαβοῦ τῆς αἰωνίου ζωῆς	1	Take hold of the everlasting life	This continues the metaphor. Paul speaks about a person receiving eternal life as if they are a victorious athlete or warrior taking their prize. Alternate translation: “Take eternal life as your reward as a victorious athlete takes his prize” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	12	usd1	figs-activepassive	εἰς ἣν ἐκλήθης	1	to which you were called	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to which God has called you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	6	12	qw96		ὡμολόγησας τὴν καλὴν ὁμολογία	1	you gave the good confession	“you confessed what is good” or “you confessed the truth”
1TI	6	12	vm6q	figs-metonymy	ἐνώπιον πολλῶν μαρτύρων	1	before many witnesses	Paul expresses the idea of location in order to signal the idea of the people to whom Timothy was speaking. Alternate translation: “to many witnesses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1TI	6	13	aj8i			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul talks of Christ’s coming, gives specific instructions to the rich, and lastly closes with a special message to Timothy.
1TI	6	13	t6dh		παραγγέλλω σοι	1	I give these orders to you	“This is what I command you”
1TI	6	13	ts65	figs-explicit	τοῦ ζῳοποιοῦντος τὰ πάντα	1	who gives life to all things	“in the presence of God, who causes all things to live.” It is implied that Paul as asking God to be his witness. Alternate translation: “with God, who causes all things to live, as my witness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	6	13	amy1	figs-explicit	καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, τοῦ μαρτυρήσαντος ἐπὶ Ποντίου Πειλάτου	1	before Christ Jesus, who made…Pilate	“in the presence of Christ Jesus, who spoke…Pilate.” It is implied that Paul is asking Jesus to be his witness. Alternate translation: “with Christ Jesus, who spoke…Pilate, as my witness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	6	14	p9n9	figs-metaphor	ἄσπιλον ἀνεπίλημπτον	1	without spot or blame	The word “spot” is a metaphor for moral fault. Possible meanings are 1) Jesus will not find fault with Timothy or blame him for doing wrong or 2) other people will not find fault with Timothy or blame him for doing wrong. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	14	nk52		μέχρι τῆς ἐπιφανείας τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ	1	until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ	“until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again”
1TI	6	15	qh1p	figs-explicit	δείξει	1	God will reveal Christ’s appearing	It is implied that God will reveal Jesus. Alternate translation: “God will reveal Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1TI	6	15	ac6y		ὁ μακάριος καὶ μόνος Δυνάστης	1	the blessed and only Sovereign	“the One worthy of praise who rules over the world”
1TI	6	16	l9i8		ὁ μόνος ἔχων ἀθανασίαν	1	Only he has immortality	“Only he has the power to live forever”
1TI	6	16	tsz3		φῶς οἰκῶν ἀπρόσιτον	1	dwells in inapproachable light	“dwells in a light so bright that no one can approach him”
1TI	6	17	te3z	figs-nominaladj	τοῖς πλουσίοις…παράγγελλε	1	Tell the rich	Here “rich” is a nominal adjective. It can be stated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “Tell those who are rich” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1TI	6	17	drj6		ἐπὶ πλούτου ἀδηλότητι	1	in riches, which are uncertain	“in the many things that they own that they may lose.” The reference here is to physical objects.
1TI	6	17	iq61		πάντα πλουσίως	1	all the true riches	“all the things that will make us truly happy.” The reference here may include physical objects, but it more likely refers to states like love, joy, and peace that people try to obtain by means of physical objects.
1TI	6	18	cii3	figs-metaphor	πλουτεῖν ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς	1	be rich in good works	Paul speaks of spiritual blessings as if they were earthly wealth. Alternate translation: “serve and help others in many ways” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	19	zc9d	figs-metaphor	ἀποθησαυρίζοντας ἑαυτοῖς θεμέλιον καλὸν εἰς τὸ μέλλον	1	they will store up for themselves a good foundation for what is to come	Here Paul speaks about God’s blessings that he gives in heaven as if they are riches that a person is storing away for later use. And, the certainty of these blessings that people will never lose is spoke of as if they were the foundation of a building. Alternate translation: “it will be as though they were storing up for themselves many things that God will give them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	19	z5ru	figs-metaphor	ἐπιλάβωνται τῆς ὄντως ζωῆς	1	take hold of real life	This recalls the sports metaphor of [1 Timothy 6:12](../06/12.md), where the prize is something that the winner can actually hold in his hands. Here the “prize” is “real” life. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	20	u9wd	figs-activepassive	τὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον	1	protect what was given to you	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “faithfully proclaim the true message that Jesus has given to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	6	20	vgr8		ἐκτρεπόμενος τὰς βεβήλους κενοφωνίας	1	Avoid the foolish talk	“Do not pay attention to the foolish talk”
1TI	6	20	y2u7	figs-activepassive	τῆς ψευδωνύμου γνώσεως	1	of what is falsely called knowledge	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “of what some people falsely call knowledge” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1TI	6	21	e6rb	figs-metaphor	τὴν πίστιν ἠστόχησαν	1	they have missed the faith	Paul speaks of faith in Christ as if it were a target at which to aim. Alternate translation: “they have not understood or believed the true faith” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1TI	6	21	hix2	figs-you	ἡ χάρις μεθ’ ὑμῶν	1	May grace be with you	“May God give grace to all of you.” The “you” is plural and refers to the whole Christian community. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
