2Th 3:18
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [is] with all of you. Amen. {NOTES: Please read the Preface and other non-bible sections. $ is our universal footnoting for words contained in the Definitions section. These words are NOT the same Greek word as the non-asterisk form; i.e., $FOR is different from FOR$ is different from FOR. (degree sign) denotes plural forms.} {{ Introduction to 1 Timothy 63-64 AD This was written after Pauls released from his first two-year imprisonment in Rome (Acts 28:30, 31). Paul wants the reader to gain knowledge about Gods instructions to preachers, prayer, the role of women, qualifications of elders and deacons, proper treatment of various categories of people, the importance of the right example and more. Timothy received this letter from Paul and Paul took Timothy with him on other journeys (Acts 16:3-5). However, the writing is to give instructions and encouragement to Timothy and all other men who will preach the Good-news and to stress the necessity of preaching and teaching the sound doctrine (i.e., the Good-news of Christ, without adding to or taking away from it). He also identifies the need to wage the good spiritual warfare against Satan, including resisting and rebuking the ones who teach false doctrine. Paul addresses prayer, submission of women, qualifications of the men for the eldership or servants such as deacons. We also see instructions on the proper treatment of older and younger men and women, including widows and elders. He gives instruction and strong warning and exhortation to the ones who desire to be rich and to the ones who actually are rich in this worlds goods.}} [1 Timothy 1]