1 Timotius 1:3

Timothy’s Task in Ephesus

1:3 As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus ¹  to instruct ²  certain people not to spread false teachings, ³ 

1 Timotius 4:11

4:11 Command and teach these things.

1 Timotius 6:17

6:17 Command those who are rich in this world’s goods ⁴  not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, ⁵  but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

[1:3]  ¹ map For location see JP1 D2; JP2 D2; JP3 D2; JP4 D2.

[1:3]  ² tn This word implies authoritative instruction: “direct, command, give orders” (cf. 1 Tim 4:11; 5:7; 6:13, 17). See BDAG 760 s.v. παραγγέλλω.

[1:3]  ³ tn Grk “to teach other doctrines,” different from apostolic teaching (cf. 1 Tim 6:3).

[6:17]  ⁴ tn Grk “in the present age.”

[6:17]  ⁵ tn Grk “in uncertainty.”