1 Timothy 1:16

1:16 But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that ¹  in me as the worst, ²  Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

1 Timothy 5:4

5:4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty ³  toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. ⁴  For this is what pleases God. ⁵ 

1 Timothy 6:2

6:2 But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect ⁶  because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. ⁷ 

Summary of Timothy’s Duties

Teach them and exhort them about these things. ⁸ 

¹ tn Grk “but because of this I was treated with mercy, so that…”

² tn Grk “in me first,” making the connection with the last phrase of v. 15.

³ tn Or “to practice their religion.”

⁴ tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”

⁵ tn Grk “for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”

⁵ tn Or “think the less of them”; Grk “despise them,” “look down on them.”

⁶ tn Or “those who devote themselves to service are faithful and dearly loved” (referring to slaves who serve them).

⁷ tn Grk “these things teach and exhort.”