1 Timothy 1:7

1:7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently. ¹ 

1 Timothy 1:18

1:18 I put this charge ²  before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, ³  in order that with such encouragement ⁴  you may fight the good fight.

1 Timothy 2:2

2:2 even for kings ⁵  and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 4:16

4:16 Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. ⁶  Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

[1:7]  ¹ tn The Greek reinforces this negation: “understand neither what they are saying nor the things they insist on…”

[1:18]  ² sn This charge refers to the task Paul described to Timothy in vv. 3-7 above.

[1:18]  ³ sn The prophecies once spoken about you were apparently spoken at Timothy’s ordination (cf. 1 Tim 4:14) and perhaps spoke of what God would do through him. Thus they can encourage him in his work, as the next clause says.

[1:18]  ⁴ tn Grk “that by them you might fight…” (a reference to the prophecies which can encourage him in his work).

[2:2]  ³ tn For “even for kings” the Greek says simply “for kings.”

[4:16]  ⁴ tn Grk “about yourself and your teaching.”