I Timothy

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Definition

Proper noun: * A book of the New Testament: I Timothy is the first of two epistles (letters) in the New Testament traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul and addressed to his disciple, Timothy. It is a pastoral epistle, primarily offering guidance on church organization, leadership qualifications, and doctrinal conduct.

Usage
  • As a proper noun (book title): The word "I Timothy" functions exclusively as the title of a specific biblical book. It is always capitalized.
    • The pastor preached a sermon from I Timothy chapter 3.
    • Instructions for selecting church elders are found in I Timothy.
Advanced Usage
  • "The First Epistle to Timothy": This is the formal, full title of the book, often used in academic or formal theological contexts.
    • Her thesis analyzed the structure of The First Epistle to Timothy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pastoral Epistles: A collective term for the New Testament letters I Timothy, II Timothy, and Titus, which focus on pastoral care and church administration.
  • II Timothy: The second New Testament epistle from Paul to Timothy.
  • Timothy: The recipient of the letter, a companion and disciple of the Apostle Paul.
Synonyms
  • The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy: A formal synonym.
  • 1 Timothy: A common abbreviated form.
Noun
  1. a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's first epistle to Timothy; contains advice on pastoral matters

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