i timothy
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
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a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's first epistle to Timothy; contains advice on pastoral matters
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