1 Timothy - Introduction

Paul was getting to be an old man when he wrote to Timothy. He realized that he needed to pass on his apostolic authority to some younger leaders such as Timothy and Titus. Even before writing this letter, Paul had appointed Timothy to be the leader of the church in Ephesus (1 Timothy 1:3). Paul wrote this first letter to Timothy in order to encourage him and instruct him in his duties. That is why, from Timothy’s time until the present, this letter has been very important and helpful for church leaders—and not only for leaders but also for those under them.

For further information about Paul’s life, see Romans: Introduction.