1 Timothy
St. Paul write this Epistle to his BELOVED TIMOTHY, being then bishop of Ephesus, to instruct him in the duties of a bishop, both in respect to himself and to his charge; and that he ought to be well informed of the good morals of those on whom he was to impose hands: Impose not hands lightly upon any man. He tells him also how he should behave towards his clergy. The Epistle was written about 33 years after our Lord's Ascension; but where it was written is uncertain: the more general opinion is, that it was in Macedonia.
He puts Timothy in mind of his charge and blesses God for the mercy he himself had received.
Prayers are to be said for all men, because God wills the salvation of all. Women are not to teach.
What sort of men are to be admitted into the clergy. The church is the pillar of truth.
He warns him against heretics, and exhorts him to the exercise of piety.
He gives him lessons concerning widows, and how he is to behave to his clergy.
Duties of servants. The danger of covetousness. Lessons for the rich.