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1 Timothy — Capítulo 1

During the final phase of Paul’s apostolic career, a serious disruption was troubling the long-established Christian church in Ephesus: Some church leaders had become false teachers. Paul had warned that this would happen (Acts 20:29-31), and now their impact was threatening the life and well-being of the community. A skillful person was needed to restore order to God’s household. Paul gave thi…

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Pablo, apóstol de Jesucristo por mandato de Dios nuestro Salvador, y del Señor Jesucristo nuestra esperanza,

2a Timoteo, verdadero hijo en la fe: Gracia, misericordia y paz, de Dios nuestro Padre y de Cristo Jesús nuestro Señor.

3Como te rogué que te quedases en Éfeso, cuando fui a Macedonia, para que mandases a algunos que no enseñen diferente doctrina,

4ni presten atención a fábulas y genealogías interminables, que acarrean disputas más bien que edificación de Dios que es por fe, así te encargo ahora.

5Pues el propósito de este mandamiento es el amor nacido de corazón limpio, y de buena conciencia, y de fe no fingida,

6de las cuales cosas desviándose algunos, se apartaron a vana palabrería,

7queriendo ser doctores de la ley, sin entender ni lo que hablan ni lo que afirman.

8Pero sabemos que la ley es buena, si uno la usa legítimamente;

9conociendo esto, que la ley no fue dada para el justo, sino para los transgresores y desobedientes, para los impíos y pecadores, para los irreverentes y profanos, para los parricidas y matricidas, para los homicidas,

10para los fornicarios, para los sodomitas, para los secuestradores, para los mentirosos y perjuros, y para cuanto se oponga a la sana doctrina,

11según el glorioso evangelio del Dios bendito, que a mí me ha sido encomendado.

12Doy gracias al que me fortaleció, a Cristo Jesús nuestro Señor, porque me tuvo por fiel, poniéndome en el ministerio,

13habiendo yo sido antes blasfemo, perseguidor e injuriador; mas fui recibido a misericordia porque lo hice por ignorancia, en incredulidad.

14Pero la gracia de nuestro Señor fue más abundante con la fe y el amor que es en Cristo Jesús.

15Palabra fiel y digna de ser recibida por todos: que Cristo Jesús vino al mundo para salvar a los pecadores, de los cuales yo soy el primero.

16Pero por esto fui recibido a misericordia, para que Jesucristo mostrase en mí el primero toda su clemencia, para ejemplo de los que habrían de creer en él para vida eterna.

17Por tanto, al Rey de los siglos, inmortal, invisible, al único y sabio Dios, sea honor y gloria por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

18Este mandamiento, hijo Timoteo, te encargo, para que conforme a las profecías que se hicieron antes en cuanto a ti, milites por ellas la buena milicia,

19manteniendo la fe y buena conciencia, desechando la cual naufragaron en cuanto a la fe algunos,

20de los cuales son Himeneo y Alejandro, a quienes entregué a Satanás para que aprendan a no blasfemar.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

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I. 1:1-2 This opening has the standard components of a letter: sender, recipient, and greeting. Addi…

1:1-2 This opening has the standard components of a letter: sender, recipient, and greeting. Additions to the basic pattern underscore Paul’s authoritative message (see also Rom 1:1-7; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Gal 1:1-5; Titus 1:1-4). 1:1 Our Savior, here used of God, applies equally to Christ Jesus (1:15; 2:3-4; see 2 Tim 1:9-10; Titus 1:3-4; 2:10, 13). • Hope is based on God in contrast to other objects such as wealth (1 Tim 4:10; 5:5; 6:17).

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II. 1:2 Timothy was currently in Ephesus as Paul’s delegate (see 1 Timothy Book Introduction, “Settin…

1:2 Timothy was currently in Ephesus as Paul’s delegate (see 1 Timothy Book Introduction, “Setting”). • Timothy was Paul’s true son in the faith (see Phil 2:20; cp. Titus 1:4), but probably not Paul’s direct convert (see Acts 16:1).

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III. 1:3-11 Paul’s greetings are usually followed by thanksgiving or blessing to God; Greco-Roman lett…

1:3-11 Paul’s greetings are usually followed by thanksgiving or blessing to God; Greco-Roman letters often did the same. First Timothy and Titus probably do not include this because of their character as official letters authorizing a delegate (see 1 Timothy Book Introduction, “Literary Genre”). Instead, Paul first addresses his concern to silence the false teachers. 1:3 stop those . . . contrary to the truth: Just as Paul had previously warned (Acts 20:29-31), false teachers came into the church in Ephesus; this letter was written to help Timothy to deal with them.

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IV. 1:4 in endless discussion . . . meaningless speculations: Paul might be dismissing their teaching…

1:4 in endless discussion . . . meaningless speculations: Paul might be dismissing their teaching as trivial, or he might be rejecting the fanciful nature of their interpretations (1:7; see also 2 Tim 4:3-4; Titus 1:14; 3:9; 2 Pet 1:16) and their justification of immoral behavior (1 Tim 1:8-11; 4:1-2, 7; see also Titus 1:15-16). • spiritual pedigrees (literally endless genealogies): In Judaism, one’s genealogy established one’s spiritual pedigree; the false teachers might have been preoccupied with this. They were probably also exploiting Old Testament genealogies (Gen 2–4; 5:1-32) in fanciful interpretations of the law. • which don’t help people live a life of faith in God (literally rather than a stewardship of God in faith): The Greek uses an important word (“stewardship,” “household management”) that has to do with the household (see 1 Tim 3:15); this phrase can be translated in a number of ways, such as faithfulness to God’s household management or faithfulness in managing God’s household.

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V. 1:5 The purpose of my instruction: Paul seeks godliness that flows out of sound faith and renewal…

1:5 The purpose of my instruction: Paul seeks godliness that flows out of sound faith and renewal (see Titus 3:5; see also 1 Cor 13:1-13; Col 3:14). • In 1 Timothy and Titus, all allusions to a clear conscience are in contrast to the false teachers’ dead consciences (e.g., 1 Tim 1:19; 4:2; Titus 1:15).

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VI. 1:6-11 Paul now elaborates on the false teachers and turns their subject matter against them.

1:6-11 Paul now elaborates on the false teachers and turns their subject matter against them. 1:6 Some people is probably a put-down, demoting the false teachers to a general class of opponents of the Good News (cp. Rom 3:8; 1 Cor 4:18; 2 Cor 3:1; Gal 1:7). • They were professing believers who had missed the whole point of the Good News and had turned away.

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VII. 1:7 Their aspirations to be teachers of the law of Moses were ironic; their handling of the law w…

1:7 Their aspirations to be teachers of the law of Moses were ironic; their handling of the law was deficient in the light of the Good News, and they neither understood nor fulfilled the law (see 1:8-11).

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VIII. 1:9 the law was not intended for people who do what is right: As a general principle, the virtuou…

1:9 the law was not intended for people who do what is right: As a general principle, the virtuous person needs no law. For Christians, a righteous life results from faith apart from the law (see Gal 5:16-26; Eph 2:11-14; Titus 2:11-14; cp. Rom 8:1-17; Jas 2:14-16).

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IX. 1:10 This list portrays the ultimate tendencies of the false teachers’ teachings, their underlyin…

1:10 This list portrays the ultimate tendencies of the false teachers’ teachings, their underlying spiritual state, and the superior righteousness of the Good News (see Matt 5:20; Gal 5:22-23). • that contradicts the wholesome (or sound, healthy) teaching: See also 1 Tim 6:3-4; 2 Tim 1:13; 4:3; Titus 1:9, 13; 2:1, 8. This addition to the list is both a closing generalization and a powerful assertion. Righteousness is now defined more perfectly by the Good News than by the law, but law still speaks to all that is opposed to the Good News. The false teachers’ reliance on the law, therefore, underscores their departure from Paul’s teaching.

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X. 1:11 Titus 2:11-14 gives a fuller version of Paul’s idea here.

1:11 Titus 2:11-14 gives a fuller version of Paul’s idea here.

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XI. 1:12-17 This expression of gratitude is a parenthesis from Paul’s charge to Timothy (1:3-11, 18-2…

1:12-17 This expression of gratitude is a parenthesis from Paul’s charge to Timothy (1:3-11, 18-20). Triggered by the mention of Paul’s role (1:11), it gives perspective on the source of Paul’s thankfulness and provides a model for its readers. When talking about his own work, Paul directs glory to God and makes it plain that he is doing God’s work (see also 2 Cor 1:21-22; 2:14-17; 3:4-6; 4:7; 12:9-10).

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XII. 1:15 This is a trustworthy saying: This expression occurs only in the letters to Timothy and Titu…

1:15 This is a trustworthy saying: This expression occurs only in the letters to Timothy and Titus (1 Tim 3:1; 4:8-9; 2 Tim 2:11-13; Titus 3:4-8). These sayings are probably quotations from tradition that Paul has adapted to the current situation; here, in addition to the way the saying underscores the mercy shown to Paul, it probably corrects the false teachers. The emphasis of this saying falls on Christ’s entrance into history for the salvation of sinners, which was probably being marginalized by the false teachers, who emphasized law (1 Tim 1:7), special knowledge (6:20; cp. Titus 1:16), and stipulations such as those in 1 Tim 4:3 (cp. Col 2:16-23).

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XIII. 1:18-20 Paul continues his charge to Timothy (1:3-11), who is to draw upon available resources, r…

1:18-20 Paul continues his charge to Timothy (1:3-11), who is to draw upon available resources, remain faithful, and consider two bad examples. The church (also part of the audience; see 1 Timothy Book Introduction, “Literary Genre”) should expect Paul’s delegate to do these things. 1:18 the prophetic words spoken about you earlier: This was probably at Timothy’s commissioning (see 4:14; 2 Tim 1:6; cp. Acts 13:2-3).

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XIV. 1:19 See also 1:5-6; 6:20-21; 2 Tim 2:15-18. Conscience is viewed as a kind of gyroscope; keeping…

1:19 See also 1:5-6; 6:20-21; 2 Tim 2:15-18. Conscience is viewed as a kind of gyroscope; keeping your conscience clear (or good) means ensuring that it is not destroyed (see study note on 1 Tim 4:2).

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XV. 1:20 Hymenaeus and Alexander might have been elders in Ephesus (see also 2 Tim 2:17; 4:14; cp. Ac…

1:20 Hymenaeus and Alexander might have been elders in Ephesus (see also 2 Tim 2:17; 4:14; cp. Acts 19:33; 20:29-31). • Paul handed them over to Satan by removing them from the church, the realm of the Spirit’s oversight (see also 2 Tim 2:25-26; Job 2:6; Matt 18:17-20; 1 Cor 5:2-5; 2 Cor 2:5-11). • blaspheme God: They attacked and defamed the true Good News, and thus God himself (see 1 Tim 1:13; cp. 6:1; Titus 2:5; 2 Pet 2:2).

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