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Random Verse from 1 Timothy

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For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

1 Timothy 2:5 KJV

About the Book of 1 Timothy

Paul writes to Timothy, his younger co-worker, who is leading the church in Ephesus. It is a pastoral handbook: how to deal with false teachers, how to pray, who should serve as overseers and deacons, how to care for widows, and how to treat money. Paul also encourages Timothy personally not to be put off by his youth. Together with 2 Timothy and Titus it forms the Pastoral Epistles. Its advice applies to church life in any age.

Who Wrote 1 Timothy, and When?

Author: Traditionally attributed to the apostle Paul.

When it was written: Probably around AD 62 to 65.

Main Themes in 1 Timothy

A Key Verse: 1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

It names a single mediator between God and humanity, and anchors Paul's wider teaching on prayer.

Reading Tip

Many modern scholars date these letters later than Paul or see a later editor, while the church has traditionally accepted his authorship. Timothy had a Jewish mother and a Greek father. Use the randomizer above to land on a verse in 1 Timothy, then press Show context to read the verses around it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters and verses are in 1 Timothy?

1 Timothy has 6 chapters and 113 verses in the King James Version.

Who wrote 1 Timothy?

Author: Traditionally attributed to the apostle Paul. When it was written: Probably around AD 62 to 65.

What is 1 Timothy about?

Paul writes to Timothy, his younger co-worker, who is leading the church in Ephesus. It is a pastoral handbook: how to deal with false teachers, how to pray, who should serve as overseers and deacons, how to care for widows, and how to treat money. Paul also encourages Timothy personally not to be put off by his youth. Together with 2 Timothy and Titus it forms the Pastoral Epistles. Its advice applies to church life in any age.

Can I get a random verse from only 1 Timothy?

Yes. This page picks a random verse from 1 Timothy only. Every one of its 113 verses has an equal chance.