1 Timothy 1:18

Translations

Modern

Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

Traditional

This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;

Literal

I commit to you this charge, Timothy my child, according to the prophecies upon you going before, so that by them you may wage the good warfare,

Latin

Hoc præceptum commendo tibi, fili Timothee, secundum præcedentes in te prophetias, ut milites in illis bonam militiam,

Original

Greek

English

Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

Notes

1 Timothy 1:18

the previous prophecies about you: This probably happened during Timothy’s commissioning as a leader (ordination) (see 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6; compare Acts 13:2–3).

1 Timothy 1:18–20

Paul continues instructing Timothy (1:3–11). He advises Timothy to use available resources, remain faithful, and learn from two poor examples. The church should expect Paul’s delegate to do these things (the church is also part of the audience; see 1 Timothy Book Introduction, “Literary Genre”).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Timothy Women’s Roles in the New Testament Church

Related verses

1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.
1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
2 Timothy 4:1–3
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
2 Timothy 2:1–5
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 10:3–4
For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh.
Ephesians 6:12–18
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Philippians 2:22
But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
1 Timothy 6:12–14
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
1 Timothy 1:11–12
…that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
1 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

People

Timothy: Paul's young disciple and co-worker

Glossary

Ordain, Ordination Prophecy Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

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1 Timothy 1:18

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