1 The salutation. 3 Timothy is put in mind of the charge before given him by Paul. 5 The end of the commandment is charity, from which some had turned aside to teach the law which they understood not. 8 The scope of the law was to condemn wickedness, which is the design of the gospel also. 12 Paul blesseth God for calling him to the ministry notwithstanding his great demerit, whereby all penitent sinners that believe are assured of mercy through Christ. 18 He urgeth Timothy to a due discharge of his trust, warning him of some who had deserted the truth, of whom Hymenaeus and Alexander had been delivered by him unto Satan.
1 Paul exhorteth to pray and give thanks for all men, for kings and magistrates especially. 4 God willeth the salvation of all men. 7 Paul's commission to teach the Gentiles. 8 He directeth how women should be attired; 11 permitteth them not to teach; 15 but promiseth that they shall be saved in childbearing on certain conditions.
1 The office of a bishop is to be esteemed a good work. 2 The qualifications requisite in a bishop, 8 and in deacons. 14 Why Paul wrote these instructions to Timothy. 16 The important truths of the Christian revelation.
1 Paul foretelleth and describeth a great apostasy to happen in the latter times. 6 He directeth Timothy what doctrines to teach, 12 and by what rules to regulate his conduct, so as to save both himself and his hearers.
1 Directions to Timothy how to admonish persons of different conditions. 3 Concerning widows. 17 Elders, if they do well, are to be doubly honoured; 19 and are not to be censured without full proof; and then openly and impartially. 22 A caution not to ordain any one precipitately. 23 Advice respecting Timothy's health. 24 Some men's characters are more easily discerned than those of others.
1 The duty of servants. 3 Those who teach not according to the apostle's doctrine are to be avoided, as corrupters of Christianity. 6 The gain of godliness with content. 9 The evil of covetousness. 11 What Timothy is to flee, and what to follow and perform. 17 A charge to the rich not to be proud and confident in their riches, but to be beneficent and liberal. 20 Timothy is enjoined to adhere to the true faith, and to shun profane and vain controversies.