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2	1TI	front	intro	wy83			0		Introduction to 1 Timothy Part 1: General Introduction Outline of the Book of 1 Timothy In this letter, Paul alternates between personal commands to Timothy that empower him to act as his representative and with his authority, and instructions for how followers of Jesus should live in community. Greetings (1:1-2) Paul commands Timothy to tell people not to teach false doctrines (1:3-20) Instructions about how to re-establish order and decency in the church (2:1-15) Instructions about how to ensure that elders and deacons are properly qualified (3:1-13) Paul commands Timothy regarding his own personal conduct (3:14-5:2) Instructions to ensure church support for worthy widows (5:3-16) and elders (5:17-20) Paul commands Timothy that he must be impartial (5:21-25) Instructions to ensure order in master-servant relationships (6:1-2a) Paul commands Timothy regarding how he should teach and conduct himself (6:2b-16) Instructions for how people who are rich should live (6:17-19) Paul commands Timothy to guard what has been entrusted to his care (6:20-21a) Closing good wish to the whole church (6:21b) Who wrote the Book of 1 Timothy? A man named Paul wrote 1 Timothy. Paul was from the city of Tarsus. He had been known as Saul in his early life. Before becoming a Christian, Paul was a Pharisee. He persecuted Christians. After he became a Christian, he traveled several times throughout the Roman Empire telling people about Jesus. Paul may have written other letters to Timothy, but this is the earliest one we still have. That is why it is known as 1 Timothy or First Timothy. Timothy was his disciple and close friend. Paul probably wrote this letter near the end of his life. What is the Book of 1 Timothy about? Paul had left Timothy in the city of Ephesus to help the believers there. Paul wrote this letter to instruct Timothy about various matters. The topics he addressed included church worship, qualifications for church leaders, and warnings against false teachers. This letter shows how Paul was training Timothy to be a leader among the churches. How should the title of this book be translated? Translators may choose to call this book by its customary title, “1 Timothy” or “First Timothy.” Or they may choose a different title, such as “Paul’s First Letter to Timothy.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts What is discipleship? Discipleship is the process of making people to be disciples of Christ. The goal of discipleship is to encourage other Christians to be more like Christ. This letter gives many instructions about how a leader should train a less mature Christian. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/disciple]]) Part 3: Important Translation Issues What did Paul mean by the expression “in Christ”? Paul meant to express the idea of a very close union with Christ and the believers. Please see the introduction to the Book of Romans for more details about this kind of expression. What are the major textual issues in the text of the Book of 1 Timothy? In 6:5, most modern versions of the Bible say something equivalent to “considering godliness to be a means of gain.” There is a more traditional reading that adds “withdraw from such things” after that. The ULT text gives the modern reading and puts the more traditional reading in a footnote. If a translation of the Bible exists in the general region, translators should consider using the reading found in those versions. If not, translators are advised to follow the modern reading. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]])
3	1TI	1	intro	a4v2			0		1 Timothy 01 General Notes Structure and formatting Paul formally introduces this letter in verses 1-2. Writers often began letters in this way in the ancient Near East. Special concepts in this chapter Spiritual children In this chapter, Paul calls Timothy a “son” and his “child.” Paul discipled Timothy as a Christian and a church leader. Paul may also have led him to believe in Christ. Therefore, Paul called Timothy his “son in the faith.” (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/disciple]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) Metaphor In this chapter Paul speaks figuratively of people who are not fulfilling the purpose of their faith as if they had “missed the mark” that they were aiming at, as if they had “turned away” down a wrong path, and as if they had been “shipwrecked.” He speaks figuratively of following Jesus faithfully as “fighting the good fight.”
4	1TI	1	1	i3zz		Παῦλος	1	Paul	In this culture, letter writers would give their own names first. Your language may have a particular way of introducing the author of a letter, and if it would be helpful to your readers, you could use it here. Immediately after introducing the writer, you might also want to indicate to whom the letter was written. Alternate translation: “I, Paul, am the one writing this letter to you, Timothy.”
5	1TI	1	1	xl6d		κατ’ ἐπιταγὴν Θεοῦ	1	by the command of God	Alternate translation: “by the authority of God”
6	1TI	1	1	wb8j		Θεοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν	1	God our Savior	Alternate translation: “God, who saves us”
7	1TI	1	1	sw77	figs-metonymy	Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τῆς ἐλπίδος ἡμῶν	1	the Lord Jesus Christ our hope	Here “our hope” refers figuratively to the person in whom we have hope. Alternate translation: “Christ Jesus, the one in whom we have confidence” or “Christ Jesus, whom we trust” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
8	1TI	1	2	pyi6	figs-metaphor	γνησίῳ τέκνῳ	1	a true son	Paul speaks of his close relationship to Timothy as though they were father and son. This shows Paul’s sincere love and approval of Timothy. It is also likely that Paul personally led Timothy to trust in Christ, and that would be another reason why Paul considered him to be like his own child. Alternate translation: “who is truly like a son to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
9	1TI	1	2	rd5v		χάρις, ἔλεος, εἰρήνη	1	Grace, mercy, peace	In this culture, letter writers would offer a good wish for the recipient before introducing the main business of the letter. Alternate translation: “I hope you are experiencing God’s kindness, mercy, and peace”
10	1TI	1	2	p4lz	guidelines-sonofgodprinciples	Θεοῦ Πατρὸς	1	God the Father	Here “Father” is an important title for God. Alternate translation: “God, who is our Father” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
11	1TI	1	2	zx37		Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν	1	Christ Jesus our Lord	Alternate translation: “Christ Jesus, who is our Lord”
12	1TI	1	3	k4tm		καθὼς παρεκάλεσά σε	1	As I urged you	Alternate translation: “As I told you”
13	1TI	1	3	k35a	figs-you	σε	1	you	In this letter, with one exception, the words you, your, and yourself refer to Timothy and so are singular. A note will discuss the one exception in 6:21. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
14	1TI	1	3	amp4		προσμεῖναι ἐν Ἐφέσῳ	1	remain in Ephesus	“wait for me there in the city of Ephesus”
15	1TI	1	3	t112	translate-names	Ἐφέσῳ	1	Ephesus	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
16	1TI	1	3	t113		τισὶν	1	certain ones	Alternate translation: “certain people”
17	1TI	1	3	v4g2	figs-explicit	ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖν	1	teach differently	The implication is that these people were not teaching in a different way, but teaching different things. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could say that explicitly. Alternate translation: “a different doctrine from what we teach” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
18	1TI	1	4	pw2h		μύθοις	1	fables	These were fanciful stories of some kind, perhaps about the supposed exploits of various spiritual beings. But since we no longer know exactly what these stories were about, it would probably be best to use a general term for them. Alternate translation: “made-up stories”
19	1TI	1	4	qpv9	figs-hyperbole	γενεαλογίαις ἀπεράντοις	1	endless genealogies	Paul use the term endless as an exaggeration to emphasize that these are very long. Alternate translation: “lists of names that seem as if they will never end” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
20	1TI	1	4	ft33		γενεαλογίαις	1	genealogies	Usually this term refers to a record of a person’s ancestors. However, in this case it could also mean a record of the supposed ancestors of spiritual beings. Alternate translation: “lists of names”
21	1TI	1	4	qb9l		αἵτινες ἐκζητήσεις παρέχουσι	1	which promote arguments	The people were debating about these stories and lists of names, but no one could know for certain whether they were true. Alternate translation: “These make people disagree angrily”
22	1TI	1	4	eu9f	figs-abstractnouns	μᾶλλον ἢ οἰκονομίαν Θεοῦ, τὴν ἐν πίστει	1	rather than the stewardship of God, which is by faith	If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the idea behind the abstract noun stewardship with a concrete noun such as “plan” or “work.” Alternate translation: “rather than helping us to understand God’s plan to save us, which we learn by faith” or “rather than helping us to do God’s work, which we do by faith” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
23	1TI	1	5	myi5		δὲ	1	Now	Paul uses this word to introduce background information that will help Timothy understand the purpose of what he is commanding him. You can translate it with the word or phrase in your language that is most similar in meaning and significance.
24	1TI	1	5	l7un		παραγγελίας	1	command	This refers to the instructions that Paul has given Timothy in 1:3 and 1:4.
25	1TI	1	5	i9rs		ἐστὶν ἀγάπη	1	is love	This could mean one of two things. Alternate translation: “is to help us love God” or (2) “is to help us love other people.”
26	1TI	1	5	t123	figs-metaphor	ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας	1	from a pure heart	Here the heart figuratively represents the thoughts and inclinations. Alternate translation: “from desires only for what is good” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
27	1TI	1	5	mbe6	figs-metonymy	ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας	1	from a pure heart	Here pure figuratively indicates the person wants only good things and does not have mixed motives including some bad ones. Alternate translation: “from desires only for what is good” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
28	1TI	1	5	ar8t		συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς	1	a good conscience	This is a second thing that leads to love, the one goal of the command, not a second goal of the command. Alternate translation: “and from a conscience that leads a person to choose right instead of wrong”
29	1TI	1	5	m53g		πίστεως ἀνυποκρίτου	1	a sincere faith	This is a third thing that leads to love, the one goal of the command, not a third goal of the command. Alternate translation: “and from faith that is genuine” or “and from faith that is without hypocrisy”
30	1TI	1	6	j4z3	figs-metaphor	τινες ἀστοχήσαντες	1	some, having missed the mark	Paul speaks figuratively of faith in Christ as if it were a target that people should aim at. Paul means that some people are not fulfilling the purpose of their faith, which is to love, as he has just explained. Alternate translation: “some people are not fulfilling the purpose of faith in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
31	1TI	1	6	se38	figs-metaphor	ἐξετράπησαν	1	have turned away	Here turned away figuratively means these people have stopped doing what God has commanded. Alternate translation: “are no longer doing what God commands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
32	1TI	1	7	v28u		νομοδιδάσκαλοι	1	teachers of the law	Here law refers specifically to the law of Moses.
33	1TI	1	7	kz8x		μὴ νοοῦντες	1	not understanding	Alternate translation: “even though they do not understand” or “and yet they do not understand”
34	1TI	1	7	t131	figs-doublenegatives	μὴ…μήτε…μήτε	1	not…either…or	Paul uses a double negative in Greek for emphasis here, “not…neither…nor.” The second negative (“neither…nor”) does not cancel the first negative (“not”) to create a positive meaning. If your language uses double negatives for emphasis that do not cancel one another, it would be appropriate to use that construction here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
35	1TI	1	7	t132	figs-parallelism	ἃ λέγουσιν, μήτε περὶ τίνων διαβεβαιοῦνται	1	what they are saying or about which they make confident affirmations	These two phrases mean similar things. Paul uses the repetition for emphasis. You do not need to put both phrases in your translation if that might be confusing for your readers. Alternate translation: “the things that they say so confidently are true” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
36	1TI	1	8	d6dz		οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι καλὸς ὁ νόμος	1	we know that the law is good	Alternate translation: “we understand that the law is useful” or “we understand that the law is beneficial”
37	1TI	1	8	t134	figs-inclusive	οἴδαμεν	1	we know	In this letter, Paul uses the words we, us, and our to refer either to Timothy and himself, or else to all believers, which would also include the two of them. So generally these words include the addressee. A note will discuss the one possible exception in 4:10. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
38	1TI	1	8	r86g		ἐάν τις αὐτῷ νομίμως χρῆται	1	if one uses it lawfully	Alternate translation: “if a person uses it correctly” or “if a person uses it the way God intended”
39	1TI	1	9	xs94		εἰδὼς τοῦτο	1	knowing this	Alternate translation: “We also know this”
40	1TI	1	9	fq4i	figs-activepassive	δικαίῳ νόμος οὐ κεῖται	1	the law is not made for the righteous	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “God did not make the law for people who are righteous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
41	1TI	1	9	dl5l	figs-nominaladj	δικαίῳ	1	the righteous	Paul is using this adjective as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “people who are righteous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
42	1TI	1	9	t139	figs-nominaladj	ἀνόμοις δὲ καὶ ἀνυποτάκτοις, ἀσεβέσι καὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς, ἀνοσίοις καὶ βεβήλοις	1	the lawless and the rebellious, the ungodly and the sinful, the godless and the profane	Paul is also using these adjectives as nouns, to refer to the classes of people that they describe. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate each of these adjectives with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “people who break the law, people who defy authority, people who do not honor God, people who commit sins, people who live as if God did not matter, people who live as if nothing was sacred” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
43	1TI	1	9	t141		πατρολῴαις καὶ μητρολῴαις, ἀνδροφόνοις	1	father-killers and mother-killers, man-slayers	In this list Paul uses several compound words to express his meaning concisely and vividly. In each case the first term in the compound, a noun, is the object of the second term in the compound, a verb. Three of theses compound words are in this verse, and two more are in the next verse. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate them either with single terms or with phrases. Alternate translation: “patricides and matricides, murders” or “people who kill other people, even their own fathers and mothers”
44	1TI	1	9	t142	figs-gendernotations	ἀνδροφόνοις	1	man-slayers	Paul uses the term man here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “murderers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
45	1TI	1	10	y5dx	figs-nominaladj	πόρνοις	1	the immoral	Paul is using this adjective as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “people who have sexual relations outside of marriage” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
46	1TI	1	10	v1gh	figs-idiom	ἀρσενοκοίταις	1	male-liers	This is the fourth compound word on the list. The term “lie” figuratively means to have sexual relations. Alternate translation: “men who have sexual relations with other males” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
47	1TI	1	10	bzw4	figs-gendernotations	ἀνδραποδισταῖς	1	man-stealers	This is the fifth and last compound word on the list. Paul uses the term man here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “people who kidnap other people to sell them as slaves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
48	1TI	1	10	gg42		καὶ εἴ τι ἕτερον τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀντίκειται	1	and if anything else is contrary to healthy teaching	Here Paul leaves out some of the words that in many languages a sentence would need to be complete. He means that if anything else is contrary, then the law is made for people who do that too. Alternate translation: “and for people who do anything else that is against true teaching”
49	1TI	1	10	t147		τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ	1	healthy teaching	This means not that the teaching is in good health, but that it is health-giving or life-giving. Alternate translation: “true teaching”
50	1TI	1	11	mg4t		τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς δόξης τοῦ μακαρίου Θεοῦ	1	to the gospel of glory of the blessed God	This could mean one of two things. Alternate translation: “the gospel about the glory that belongs to the blessed God” or “the glorious gospel about the blessed God”
51	1TI	1	11	a58d	figs-activepassive	ὃ ἐπιστεύθην ἐγώ	1	with which I have been entrusted	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “which God gave me and made me responsible for” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
52	1TI	1	12	t150		χάριν ἔχω	1	I have gratitude to	Alternate translation: “I thank”
53	1TI	1	12	uu6n		πιστόν με ἡγήσατο	1	he considered me trustworthy	Alternate translation: “he believed that he could rely on me”
54	1TI	1	12	ff1n	figs-metaphor	θέμενος εἰς διακονίαν	1	placing me into service	Paul speaks of the task of serving God as if it were a location that one could be placed in. Alternate translation: “he assigned me to serve him” or “he appointed me as his servant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
55	1TI	1	13	q75p	figs-explicit	ὄντα βλάσφημον	1	being a blasphemer	Paul is referring to his character before he was a Christian. The implication is that he is referring to the way that he said people should not believe in Jesus as the Messiah. Alternate translation: “I was a person who said wrong things about Jesus.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
56	1TI	1	13	gbd4	figs-explicit	διώκτην	1	a persecutor	Paul is referring to his character before he was a Christian. Alternate translation: “a person who persecuted those who believed in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
57	1TI	1	13	k85c	figs-explicit	ὑβριστήν	1	an aggressor	Paul is referring to his character before he was a Christian. Alternate translation: “a violent person” or “a person who used violence against those who believed in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
58	1TI	1	13	rq2m	grammar-connect-logic-result	ἠλεήθην, ὅτι ἀγνοῶν, ἐποίησα ἐν ἀπιστίᾳ	1	I was shown mercy because not knowing, I acted in unfaithfulness	If it would be clearer in your language, you could change the order of these phrases, since the second phrase, “not knowing,” gives the reason for the action that the first phrase, “I was shown mercy,” describes. Alternate translation: “I did not act the way God would have trusted me to act. But that was because I did not know what I was doing, and so Jesus had mercy on me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
59	1TI	1	13	nv6k	figs-activepassive	ἠλεήθην	1	I was shown mercy	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “Jesus had mercy on me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
60	1TI	1	14	t158		δὲ	1	Indeed	Paul uses this word to introduce an expanded description of the way Jesus treated him mercifully, even though he persecuted the followers of Jesus. This description will help Timothy and the other believers in Ephesus understand how great the mercy of Jesus is. Alternate translation: “In fact”
61	1TI	1	14	c1lg	figs-metaphor	ὑπερεπλεόνασεν…ἡ χάρις τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν	1	the grace of our Lord overflowed	Paul speaks of the grace of Jesus as if it were a liquid that fills a container until it flows over the top. Alternate translation: “Jesus showed me unlimited grace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
62	1TI	1	14	z5lv	figs-idiom	μετὰ πίστεως καὶ ἀγάπης τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ	1	with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus	This could mean one of two things. (1) Paul could be referring to the faith and love that Jesus himself possesses and saying that these were the basis of the mercy that Jesus showed him. Alternate translation: “because he believed in me and loved me” (2) Paul could also be referring to faith and love that he received from Jesus when he became in him, which would mean figuratively “in relationship with” him. Alternate translation: “and enabled me to trust him and love him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
63	1TI	1	15	z48s		πιστὸς ὁ λόγος	1	This word is trustworthy	In this context, the term word has a specific meaning. Alternate translation: “This statement is dependable”
64	1TI	1	15	rh2r		καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος	1	and worthy of all acceptance	Alternate translation: “and we should believe it without any doubt” or “and we should have full confidence in it”
65	1TI	1	15	t163	figs-quotemarks	ὅτι	1		Paul uses this term to introduce a direct quotation. It may be helpful to your readers if you indicate this by setting off the words that follow, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners,” with quotation marks or with whatever other punctuation or convention your language may use to indicate a quotation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotemarks]])
66	1TI	1	15	t164		ὧν πρῶτός εἰμι ἐγώ	1	of whom I am the first	Here the term first has the sense of the superlative example of a class, in this case a negative class. Alternate translation: “and I am the worst one of all”
67	1TI	1	16	z5kg	figs-activepassive	ἠλεήθην	1	I was shown mercy	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “Jesus had mercy on me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
68	1TI	1	16	epe2		ἵνα ἐν ἐμοὶ πρώτῳ	1	so that in me, the first	Alternate translation: “so that through me, the worst sinner of all”
69	1TI	1	17	k9sc		δὲ	1	Now	Paul uses this word to introduce a different kind of material within this letter. He is about to speak a blessing to and about God in the midst of his commands and instructions to Timothy.
70	1TI	1	17	ts5z	figs-abstractnouns	τιμὴ καὶ δόξα	1	be honor and glory	If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the ideas behind the abstract nouns honor and glory with verbs. Alternate translation: “may people honor and glorify” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
71	1TI	1	18	ijn8	figs-metaphor	ταύτην τὴν παραγγελίαν παρατίθεμαί σοι	1	This command I am placing before you	Paul speaks of his instructions as if he could physically put them in front of Timothy. Alternate translation: “I am entrusting you with this command” or “This is what I am commanding you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
72	1TI	1	18	b6uq	figs-metaphor	τέκνον	1	child	Paul speaks of his close relationship to Timothy as though they were father and son. This shows Paul’s sincere love and approval of Timothy. It is also likely that Paul personally led Timothy to trust in Christ, and that would be another reason why Paul considered him to be like his own child. Alternate translation: “you who are like my very own child” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
73	1TI	1	18	y6jg		κατὰ τὰς προαγούσας ἐπὶ σὲ προφητείας	1	in accordance with the earlier prophecies about you	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say who did this action. Alternate translation: “in agreement with what other believers prophesied about you”
74	1TI	1	18	w2ex	figs-metaphor	στρατεύῃ…τὴν καλὴν στρατείαν	1	fight the good fight	Paul speaks figuratively about Timothy doing his best for the Lord as if he were a soldier fighting a battle. Alternate translation: “continue to do your best on behalf of the Lord” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
75	1TI	1	19	ly6q		ἀγαθὴν συνείδησιν	1	a good conscience	See how you translated this in 1:5. Alternate translation: “a conscience that leads a person to choose right instead of wrong”
76	1TI	1	19	h2wk	figs-metaphor	τινες…περὶ τὴν πίστιν ἐναυάγησαν	1	have shipwrecked regarding the faith	Paul speaks figuratively of these people as if they were a ship that had sunk. He means that these people no longer believe in Jesus and live as his followers. You could use this same figure, or a similar one from your culture, if your readers would understand it. Otherwise, you could say as an alternative translation, “no longer believe in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
77	1TI	1	20	pv7f	translate-names	Ὑμέναιος…Ἀλέξανδρος	1	Hymenaeus…Alexander	These are names of two men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
78	1TI	1	20	ty7n	figs-metaphor	οὓς παρέδωκα τῷ Σατανᾷ	1	whom I have given over to Satan	Paul speaks as if he physically handed these men to Satan. This probably means that Paul expelled them from the community of believers. Since they are no longer a part of the community, Satan has access to them and can harm them. Alternate translation: “I have allowed Satan to make them suffer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
79	1TI	1	20	s76c	figs-activepassive	ἵνα παιδευθῶσι	1	so that they may be taught	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who would do the action. Alternate translation: “so that God may teach them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
80	1TI	2	intro	c6rf			0		1 Timothy 02 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Peace Paul encourages Christians to pray for everyone. They should pray for rulers so that Christians can live peacefully, in a godly and dignified way. Women in the church Scholars are divided over how to understand this passage in its historical and cultural context. Some scholars believe that God created men and women to serve in distinctly different roles in marriage and the church. Other scholars believe that God wants women to use the gifts He gives them on an equal basis with men. Translators should be careful not to let how they understand this issue affect how they translate this passage.
81	1TI	2	1	yk2z	figs-idiom	πρῶτον πάντων	1	first of all	As in 1:15, the term first figuratively means the superlative example of a class. Alternate translation: “most importantly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
82	1TI	2	1	iag7		παρακαλῶ	1	I urge	Alternate translation: “I encourage” or “I ask”
83	1TI	2	1	ql7a	figs-activepassive	ποιεῖσθαι δεήσεις, προσευχάς, ἐντεύξεις, εὐχαριστίας	1	for requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings to be made	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who would do the action. Alternate translation: “I urge all believers to make requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving to God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
84	1TI	2	1	t183	figs-gendernotations	ἀνθρώπων	1	men	Paul uses the term men here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
85	1TI	2	2	g4va	figs-doublet	ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον	1	a peaceful and quiet life	The terms peaceful and quiet mean the same thing. Paul uses them together for emphasis. He wants all believers to be able to live their lives without having trouble with the authorities. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine these terms. Alternate translation: “an undisturbed life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
86	1TI	2	2	pb58	figs-abstractnouns	ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι	1	in all godliness and dignity	If it would be helpful to your readers, you could express the idea behind the abstract nouns godliness and dignity with phrases that use verbs such as “honor” and “respect.” Alternate translation: “that honors God and that other people will respect” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
87	1TI	2	3	t186	figs-doublet	καλὸν καὶ ἀπόδεκτον ἐνώπιον…Θεοῦ	1	good and acceptable before God	The terms good and acceptable mean similar things. Paul may be using them together for emphasis. If you think that having both terms in your translation might be confusing for your readers, you could combine them. Alternate translation: “very pleasing to God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
88	1TI	2	4	i3ze	figs-activepassive	ὃς πάντας ἀνθρώπους θέλει σωθῆναι	1	who desires all men to be saved	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “who wants to save everyone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
89	1TI	2	4	t188	figs-gendernotations	πάντας ἀνθρώπους	1	all men	Paul uses the term men here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “everyone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
90	1TI	2	4	n26m	figs-metaphor	εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας ἐλθεῖν	1	to come to the knowledge of the truth	Paul speaks of learning the truth about God as if it were a place where people could come. Alternate translation: “to know and accept what is true” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
91	1TI	2	5	t666	translate-unknown	εἷς…μεσίτης Θεοῦ καὶ ἀνθρώπων	1	one mediator of God and of men	A mediator is a person who helps negotiate a peaceful settlement between two parties who disagree with each other. Alternate translation: “one person who brings about reconciliation between God and people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
92	1TI	2	5	t191	figs-gendernotations	ἀνθρώπων	1	men	Paul uses the term men here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
93	1TI	2	5	t192	figs-gendernotations	ἄνθρωπος Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς	1	the man Christ Jesus	Paul is likely using the term man in a generic sense to refer to the humanity of Jesus. Alternate translation: “Christ Jesus, who was human himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
94	1TI	2	6	u8r1		δοὺς ἑαυτὸν	1	gave himself	Alternate translation: “sacrificed himself” or “died willingly”
95	1TI	2	6	vz12		ἀντίλυτρον ὑπὲρ πάντων	1	as a ransom for all	Alternate translation: “as the price of freedom for everyone”
96	1TI	2	6	fm1c	figs-explicit	τὸ μαρτύριον	1	the testimony	If it would be helpful to your readers, you could make it explicit that this demonstrated specifically that God wants to save all people. Alternate translation: “as the proof…that God wants to save all people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
97	1TI	2	6	fq7r	figs-idiom	καιροῖς ἰδίοις	1	in its own times	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “at the time that God had chosen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
98	1TI	2	7	qxv9		εἰς ὃ	1	for which	Alternate translation: “of this testimony”
99	1TI	2	7	iz4y	figs-activepassive	ἐτέθην ἐγὼ κῆρυξ καὶ ἀπόστολος	1	I was made a herald and an apostle	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “Jesus made me, Paul, a preacher and a representative” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
100	1TI	2	7	h18q		διδάσκαλος ἐθνῶν ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀληθείᾳ	1	a teacher of the nations in faith and truth	This could mean one of two things. (1) It could be describing the content of what Paul teaches. Alternate translation: “I teach the Gentiles the message of faith and truth.” (2) It could also be describing Paul’s character as a teacher. Alternate translation: “a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles”
101	1TI	2	7	t201	figs-hendiadys	διδάσκαλος ἐθνῶν ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀληθείᾳ	1	a teacher of the nations in faith and truth	If this phrase has the second meaning that the previous note discusses, Paul may be using the two terms faith and truth together to express one idea. Alternate translation: “I teach the Gentiles about the true faith” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
102	1TI	2	7	t202		ἐθνῶν	1	the nations	This term refers to members of other people groups who are not Jewish. Alternate translation: “the Gentiles” or “non-Jewish people groups”
103	1TI	2	8	a841	figs-gendernotations	τοὺς ἄνδρας ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ	1	the men in every place	Here the word men refers specifically to males. The term is not generic, since Paul addresses women next. Alternate translation: “the males in all places” or “men everywhere” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
104	1TI	2	8	unw6	translate-symaction	προσεύχεσθαι…ἐπαίροντας ὁσίους χεῖρας	1	to pray, lifting up holy hands	It was the customary posture in this culture for people to raise their hands while praying. You could translate this in a way that would make that clear. Alternate translation: “when they lift up their hands reverently to pray” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
105	1TI	2	8	yzg3	figs-synecdoche	προσεύχεσθαι…ἐπαίροντας ὁσίους χεῖρας	1	to pray, lifting up holy hands	Paul describes one part of the person, the hands, as holy to indicate that the entire person is to be holy. Alternate translation: “lifting up their hands to pray in holiness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
106	1TI	2	8	t206	figs-hendiadys	χωρὶς ὀργῆς καὶ διαλογισμοῦ	1	without anger and argument	Here Paul expresses a single idea by using two words connected with and. The word anger tells what kind of argument the men should avoid. If it would be clearer in your language, you could express this meaning with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: “without angry arguments” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
107	1TI	2	9	t207	figs-ellipsis	ὡσαύτως	1	likewise	Here Paul leaves out some of the words that a sentence would ordinarily need in order to be complete. Alternate translation: “In the same way, I also want” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
108	1TI	2	9	sw21	translate-unknown	μὴ ἐν πλέγμασιν	1	not in braided hair	During this time, many Roman women braided their hair lavishly to try to make themselves attractive. If your readers would not be familiar with the practice of braiding hair, you could express this idea in a more general way. Alternate translation: “They should not have fancy hairstyles” or “They should not have elaborate hairstyles that attract attention” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
109	1TI	2	9	t210	figs-synecdoche	μὴ ἐν πλέγμασιν	1	not in braided hair	Paul mentions braided hair as one way a woman could give undue attention to her hair. Alternate translation: “They should not have fancy hairstyles” or “They should not have elaborate hairstyles that attract attention” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
110	1TI	2	9	rf5v	translate-unknown	μαργαρίταις	1	pearls	These are beautiful and valuable mineral balls that people use as jewelry. They are formed inside the shell of a small animal that lives in the ocean. If your readers would not be familiar with pearls, you could express this idea in a more general way. Alternate translation: “decorations made from valuable materials” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
111	1TI	2	10	g35m		ἐπαγγελλομέναις θεοσέβειαν, δι’ ἔργων ἀγαθῶν	1	professing godliness through good works	Alternate translation: “who want to honor God by the good things they do”
112	1TI	2	11	gb7a	figs-idiom	ἐν ἡσυχίᾳ	1	in quietness	Paul may be saying that he wants the women to listen, rather than to speak. Alternate translation: “by listening” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
113	1TI	2	11	c7sh		ἐν πάσῃ ὑποταγῇ	1	in all submission	Alternate translation: “and submit to what is taught”
114	1TI	2	12	e2hg		γυναικὶ οὐκ ἐπιτρέπω	1	I do not permit a woman	Alternate translation: “I do not allow a woman”
115	1TI	2	12	t216		εἶναι ἐν ἡσυχίᾳ	1	to be in quietness	As in 2:11, Paul could be saying that he wants the women to listen, rather than to speak. Alternate translation: “she should listen”
116	1TI	2	13	iv31	figs-activepassive	Ἀδὰμ…πρῶτος ἐπλάσθη	1	Adam was formed first	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “God created Adam first” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
117	1TI	2	13	v7v6	figs-ellipsis	εἶτα Εὕα	1	then Eve	Here Paul leaves out some of the words that a sentence would ordinarily need in order to be complete. Alternate translation: “and then God created Eve” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
118	1TI	2	14	wq5k	figs-activepassive	Ἀδὰμ οὐκ ἠπατήθη	1	Adam was not deceived	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “Adam was not the one the serpent deceived” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
119	1TI	2	14	n6td	figs-activepassive	ἡ δὲ γυνὴ ἐξαπατηθεῖσα, ἐν παραβάσει γέγονεν	1	but the woman, having been deceived, came into transgression	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “but it was the woman who disobeyed God when the serpent deceived her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
120	1TI	2	14	t221	figs-abstractnouns	παραβάσει	1	transgression	If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the ideas behind the abstract noun transgression with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “disobeyed God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
121	1TI	2	15	t222		σωθήσεται…διὰ τῆς τεκνογονίας	1	she will be saved through child-bearing	Here she likely refers to Eve in the preceding verse, whom Paul describes as “the woman.” They later in the sentence refers to women in general. To show how Paul shifts the topic from Eve, a representative woman, to all women, the word she could be translated her as women.
122	1TI	2	15	u8iv		σωθήσεται…διὰ τῆς τεκνογονίας	1	she will be saved through child-bearing	This could mean one of two things. (1) In this context, the term saved may have a specific meaning. Paul could be saying that God will keep women physically safe as they give birth to children. (2) Child-bearing could also be a reference to the birth of Jesus as a human child to be the Savior. Alternate translation: (1) “God will keep women safe during childbirth” or (2) “God will save women through Jesus, who was born as a child”
123	1TI	2	15	n818	figs-activepassive	σωθήσεται	1	she will be saved	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “God will keep women safe” or “God will save women” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
124	1TI	2	15	gh3c		ἐὰν μείνωσιν	1	if they remain	Here they refers to women. It is not clear why Paul switches from the singular to the plural. Alternate translation: “if women continue living.”
125	1TI	2	15	sl57	figs-abstractnouns	ἐν πίστει, καὶ ἀγάπῃ, καὶ ἁγιασμῷ	1	in faith and love and holiness	If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the ideas behind the abstract nouns faith, love, and holiness with verbs. Alternate translation: “trusting Jesus, loving others, and living a holy life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
126	1TI	2	15	dcf3	figs-idiom	μετὰ σωφροσύνης	1	with self-control	Possible meanings of this expression here are (1) “with good judgment,” (2) “with modesty,” or (3) “with clear thinking” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
127	1TI	3	intro	d9db			0		1 Timothy 03 General Notes Structure and formatting 1 Timothy 3:16 was probably a song, poem, or creed the early church used to express what it understood to be the meaning of who Jesus was and what he did. Overseers and deacons The church has used different titles for church leaders. Some titles include elder, pastor, and bishop. The word “overseer” reflects the Greek term in verses 1-2, which means literally an “over-seer.” The word “bishop” is derived directly from the letters of this Greek term. Paul writes about another kind of church leader, a “deacon,” in verses 8 and 12. Character qualities This chapter lists several qualities that an overseer or deacon in the church must have. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
128	1TI	3	1	t227		πιστὸς ὁ λόγος	1	This word is trustworthy	As in 1:15, in this context, the term word has a specific meaning. Alternate translation: “This statement is dependable”
129	1TI	3	1	t228	figs-quotemarks	πιστὸς ὁ λόγος	1	This word is trustworthy	Paul uses this phrase to introduce a direct quotation. It may be helpful to your readers if you indicate this by setting off the words that follow in the rest of the verse with quotation marks or with whatever other punctuation or convention your language may use to indicate a quotation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotemarks]])
130	1TI	3	1	t229	translate-unknown	ἐπισκοπῆς	1	overseer	This term describes a leader of the early Christian church whose work was to take care of the spiritual needs of believers and make sure that they received accurate biblical teaching. Alternate translation: “spiritual leader” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
131	1TI	3	1	f133		καλοῦ ἔργου	1	a good work	Alternate translation: “an honorable task” or “an honorable role”
132	1TI	3	2	dff6		μιᾶς γυναικὸς ἄνδρα	1	a husband of one wife	This could mean one of two things. (1) Paul could be saying that an overseer cannot be married to more than one woman. If so, it is not clear whether this would exclude men who have remarried after being widowed or divorced. It is also not clear whether Paul is saying that an overseer must be married, in which case this would exclude unmarried men who were single, widowed, or divorced. Alternate translation: “not married to more than one woman” (2) This could also be an idiom that means the overseer must always have been faithful to his wife. Alternate translation: “faithful to his wife”
133	1TI	3	2	qnq9		δεῖ…εἶναι…νηφάλιον, σώφρονα, κόσμιον, φιλόξενον	1	must be…sober, self-controlled, orderly, hospitable	Alternate translation: “He must not do anything to excess, he must be reasonable and behave well, and he must be welcoming to strangers”
134	1TI	3	3	c2c7		μὴ πάροινον, μὴ πλήκτην, ἀλλὰ ἐπιεικῆ, ἄμαχον	1	not a drunkard, not a brawler, but gentle, peaceful	Alternate translation: “He must not drink alcohol to excess, and he must not fight and argue. Instead, he must be gentle and peaceful”
135	1TI	3	3	pc2g	figs-metaphor	ἀφιλάργυρον	1	not money-loving	If the expression loving money would not convey the idea of something inappropriate in your language, it might be helpful to use a term that expresses the idea of “greed.” Alternate translation: “not greedy for money” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
136	1TI	3	4	a8gu		προϊστάμενον	1	managing	Alternate translation: “He should lead” or “He should take care of”
137	1TI	3	4	w3un		ἐν ὑποταγῇ, μετὰ πάσης σεμνότητος	1	in obedience with all honor	This could mean one of several things. (1) The overseer’s children should obey their father and show respect to him. Alternate translation: “who obey him completely respectfully” (2) The overseer’s children should show respect to everyone. Alternate translation: “who obey him and show respect to others” (3) The overseer should show respect to those in his household as he leads them. Alternate translation: “who obey him as he treats them with respect”
138	1TI	3	5	n5lt	figs-rquestion	εἰ δέ τις τοῦ ἰδίου οἴκου προστῆναι οὐκ οἶδεν, πῶς ἐκκλησίας Θεοῦ ἐπιμελήσεται?	1	for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?	Paul is making a statement, not actually asking a question. He does not expect Timothy to explain how a man who could not manage his own household could take care of God’s church. Instead, Paul is using the question form to emphasize how important it is for an overseer to demonstrate faithfulness in his personal life before assuming a leadership role in the church. If it would be clearer for your readers, you could translate these words as a statement. Alternate translation: “After all, a man who is not able to manage his own household will certainly not be able to take care of the church of God.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
139	1TI	3	5	c814	figs-metonymy	ἐκκλησίας Θεοῦ	1	the church of God	Here the term church refers to a local group of God’s people, by association to the way they have gathered together. Alternate translation: “a group of God’s people” or “a local gathering of believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
140	1TI	3	6	q7hu		μὴ νεόφυτον	1	not a new convert	Alternate translation: “He should not be still just learning the faith” or “He must be mature from a long, steady growth in the faith”
141	1TI	3	6	t240	figs-explicit	τυφωθεὶς	1	puffed up	Paul is warning that a new convert might become excessively proud if he were given an important leadership position right away. He is describing being proud figuratively as if it would make a person swell in size. Alternate translation: “become too proud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
142	1TI	3	6	t241	figs-metaphor	τυφωθεὶς	1	puffed up	Paul describes being proud figuratively as if it made a person swell in size. Alternate translation: “become too proud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
143	1TI	3	6	v6f5	figs-metaphor	ἵνα μὴ…εἰς κρίμα ἐμπέσῃ τοῦ διαβόλου	1	so that he may not fall…into the judgment of the devil	Paul describes the experience of being condemned for having done wrong as like falling into a hole. Alternate translation: “and have God condemn him as he condemned the devil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
144	1TI	3	7	si1d	figs-metaphor	τῶν ἔξωθεν	1	those outside	Paul speaks of the church figuratively as though it were a place and unbelievers were physically outside of it. Alternate translation: “those who are not believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
145	1TI	3	7	qsa6	figs-metaphor	μὴ εἰς ὀνειδισμὸν ἐμπέσῃ	1	so that he may not fall into disgrace	Paul speaks of disgrace figuratively as if it were a hole that a person could fall into. Alternate translation: “so that he does not do anything that would make him ashamed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
146	1TI	3	7	t245	figs-metaphor	παγίδα τοῦ διαβόλου	1	the trap of the devil	Paul speaks of the devil tempting someone to sin as if it were a trap that could catch a person. Alternate translation: “so that the devil is not able to tempt him to sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
147	1TI	3	8	nz2w		διακόνους ὡσαύτως	1	Likewise deacons	Alternate translation: “Deacons, just like overseers”
148	1TI	3	8	sxq4	figs-metaphor	μὴ διλόγους	1	not double-talkers	Paul speaks figuratively about some people as if they could say two things at once. Alternate translation: “they should not say one thing but mean something else” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
149	1TI	3	9	c44a	figs-metaphor	ἔχοντας	1	holding	Paul speaks of true teaching about God as if it were an object that a person could hold. Alternate translation: “They must continue to believe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
150	1TI	3	9	jda1	figs-abstractnouns	τὸ μυστήριον τῆς πίστεως	1	the mystery of the faith	Paul uses the abstract noun mystery to refer to a truth that had existed for some time but that God was then revealing at that moment. If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the idea behind this term with a verb such as “reveal.” Alternate translation: “to believe what God has now revealed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
151	1TI	3	9	y91f	figs-metaphor	ἐν καθαρᾷ συνειδήσει	1	with a clean conscience	Paul speaks figuratively of a person’s sense of right and wrong being clean if it assures that person that he has done no wrong. Alternate translation: “knowing that they are not doing anything wrong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
152	1TI	3	10	hl1p	figs-activepassive	οὗτοι…δοκιμαζέσθωσαν πρῶτον	1	let them…be tested first	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who would the action. Alternate translation: “Other believers should test and approve of them first” or “They should first prove themselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
153	1TI	3	11	xyc9		γυναῖκας	1	the women	This could mean one of two things. (1) Alternate translation: “deacons’ wives” (2) Alternate translation: “female deacons”
154	1TI	3	11	q5qx		σεμνάς	1	dignified	Alternate translation: “people who act properly” or “people who are worthy of respect”
155	1TI	3	11	a12k		μὴ διαβόλους	1	not slanderers	Alternate translation: “They must not say malicious things about other people”
156	1TI	3	11	akm5		νηφαλίους	1	sober	See how you translated this in 3:2. Alternate translation: “not do anything to excess.”
157	1TI	3	12	wji2		μιᾶς γυναικὸς ἄνδρες	1	husbands of one wife	See how you translated this in 3:2. Review the note there if that would be helpful. Alternate translations: (1) “not married to more than one woman” or (2) “faithful to their wives”
158	1TI	3	12	dv31		τέκνων καλῶς προϊστάμενοι καὶ τῶν ἰδίων οἴκων	1	managing their own children and households well	Alternate translation: “taking proper care of their children and their personal affairs”
159	1TI	3	13	rfq2	grammar-connect-logic-result	γὰρ	1	For	Paul uses this word to introduce what the results will be if people with the qualifications he has just described are chosen as church leaders. Alternate translation: “After all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
160	1TI	3	13	t259		οἱ…καλῶς διακονήσαντες	1	those having served well	This could refer either to deacons, whom Paul has just discussed, or to overseers as well, as a conclusion to Paul’s entire discussion of church leaders. Alternate translation: “deacons who serve well” or “church leaders who serve well”
161	1TI	3	13	cv34		βαθμὸν…καλὸν	1	a good standing	This could mean one of two things. Alternate translation: (1) “an honorable position” or (2) “a good reputation”
162	1TI	3	13	m684		καὶ πολλὴν παρρησίαν ἐν πίστει τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ	1	much confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus	This could mean one of two things. Alternate translation: (1) “and they will trust in Jesus with even more confidence” or (2) “and they will speak more confidently to other people about believing in Jesus”
163	1TI	3	14	t262	figs-idiom	ἐν τάχει	1	in quickness	This expression describes Paul’s haste and urgency. Alternate translation: “as soon as I can” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
164	1TI	3	15	z9z8		ἐὰν δὲ βραδύνω	1	but if I delay	This does not imply that Paul might choose to take his time rather than hurrying. Alternate translation: “But in case I cannot get there soon” or “But if something prevents me from getting there soon”
165	1TI	3	15	p9u4	figs-metaphor	ἵνα εἰδῇς πῶς δεῖ ἐν οἴκῳ Θεοῦ ἀναστρέφεσθαι	1	so that you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God	Paul speaks of the group of believers figuratively as if they were a family. Possible meanings are (1) Paul is referring only to Timothy’s behavior in the church. Alternate translation: “so that you may know how to conduct yourself as a member of God’s family” or (2) Paul is referring to the believers in general. Alternate translation: “so that you all may know how to conduct yourselves as members of God’s family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
166	1TI	3	15	wzk3	figs-distinguish	οἴκῳ Θεοῦ…ἥτις ἐστὶν ἐκκλησία Θεοῦ ζῶντος	1	the household of God, which is the church of the living God	This phrase gives us further information about the household of God. It is not making a distinction between a household of God that is the church and one that is not the church. Alternate translation: “household of God, by which I mean the community of people who believe in the living God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
167	1TI	3	15	cd5r	figs-metaphor	στῦλος καὶ ἑδραίωμα τῆς ἀληθείας	1	a pillar and support of the truth	Paul speaks of the truth as if it were a building and of the community of believers as if it were helping to hold up that building. Alternate translation: “which helps maintain God’s truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
168	1TI	3	15	t267	figs-doublet	στῦλος καὶ ἑδραίωμα	1	a pillar and support	The terms pillar and support mean basically the same thing. They are architectural features that hold up parts of buildings. Paul uses the terms together for emphasis. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine them into an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: “which helps maintain” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
169	1TI	3	15	sg64	figs-idiom	Θεοῦ ζῶντος	1	the living God	Alternate translation: “the God who is genuinely alive” or “the true God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
170	1TI	3	16	ak8w		ὁμολογουμένως	1	admittedly	Alternate translation: “everyone must agree that”
171	1TI	3	16	w473		μέγα ἐστὶν τὸ τῆς εὐσεβείας μυστήριον	1	great is the mystery of godliness	While in most of this letter Paul uses the term godliness to describe godly living, in this instance the term instead seems to describe the reverence for God that would lead a person to live a right life. Alternate translation: “the truth that God has revealed about our piety is great”
172	1TI	3	16	t271	figs-explicit	μέγα ἐστὶν τὸ τῆς εὐσεβείας μυστήριον	1	great is the mystery of godliness	Since Paul follows this statement by quoting a hymn or poem about the life of Jesus, the implication is that he sees Jesus as having made it possible for people to worship God in the most genuine way. Alternate translation: “the truth that God has revealed about the grounds of our piety is great” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
173	1TI	3	16	y8sp	writing-poetry	ὃς ἐφανερώθη…ἀνελήμφθη ἐν δόξῃ	1	Who was revealed…taken up in glory	This is most likely a song or poem that Paul is quoting. If your language has a way of indicating that this is poetry, such as through line-by-line formatting, you could use that here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]])
174	1TI	3	16	m4xi	figs-activepassive	ὃς ἐφανερώθη ἐν σαρκί	1	Who was revealed in flesh	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. (Be sure not to suggest in your translation that Jesus only seemed or appeared to be human.) Alternate translation: “he appeared as a human being” or “he came to earth as a human being” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
175	1TI	3	16	rqp6	figs-metonymy	ἐν σαρκί	1	in flesh	Paul uses the term flesh figuratively here to mean “in a human body.” He is describing the human body by reference to something associated with it, the flesh that envelops it. Alternate translation: “as a true human being” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
176	1TI	3	16	gm36	figs-activepassive	ἐδικαιώθη ἐν Πνεύματι	1	was justified in the Spirit	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “the Holy Spirit confirmed that he was who he said he was” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
177	1TI	3	16	fn1k	figs-activepassive	ὤφθη ἀγγέλοις	1	was seen by angels	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “the angels saw him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
178	1TI	3	16	c3wx	figs-activepassive	ἐκηρύχθη ἐν ἔθνεσιν	1	was proclaimed among the nations	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “people in many nations told others about him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
179	1TI	3	16	h9mb	figs-activepassive	ἐπιστεύθη ἐν κόσμῳ	1	was believed in the world	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “people throughout the world believed in him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
180	1TI	3	16	jz11	figs-activepassive	ἀνελήμφθη ἐν δόξῃ	1	was taken up in glory	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “God the Father took him up to heaven in glory” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
181	1TI	3	16	mr3a	figs-abstractnouns	ἀνελήμφθη ἐν δόξῃ	1	was taken up in glory	The abstract noun glory refers to the way Jesus received power from God the Father and is worthy of honor. If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the idea behind this term with an adjective such as “powerful” and a verb such as “respect.” Alternate translation: “God the Father took him up to heaven, making him powerful and making everyone respect him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
182	1TI	4	intro	b39h			0		1 Timothy 04 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Paul speaks in 4:14 of prophecy. Prophecy means generally a message that God communicates to believers through a person to whom He has given a special gift of conveying these messages. The specific prophecy Paul describes revealed how Timothy would become a gifted leader of the church. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]]) Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter Cultural practices In verse 14 Paul speaks of church leaders placing their hands on Timothy. That was one way of indicating publicly that a person was being placed in a leadership position in the church. Variation in names In this chapter Paul speaks of church leaders called “elders.” They seem to be the same kind of leaders that he calls “overseers” in chapter 3.
183	1TI	4	1	jzr9		δὲ	1	Now	Paul uses this word to introduce background information that will help Timothy and the believers in Ephesus understand the next part of his letter. The false teachings that Timothy must oppose are something that the Spirit has already predicted. You can translate the term with the word or phrase in your language that is most similar in meaning and significance.
184	1TI	4	1	b739	figs-idiom	ἐν ὑστέροις καιροῖς	1	in later times	This expression refers to the time when God’s purposes in history are approaching their culmination and so the evil opposition to them increases. Alternate translation: “as God’s purposes advance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
185	1TI	4	1	b931	figs-metaphor	ἀποστήσονταί τινες τῆς πίστεως	1	some will leave the faith	Paul speaks of people ceasing to trust in Christ as if they were physically leaving a place. Alternate translation: “some people will stop trusting in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
186	1TI	4	1	q13m		προσέχοντες	1	attending to	Alternate translation: “and turn their attention to” or “because they are paying attention to”
187	1TI	4	1	ae5w	figs-doublet	πνεύμασι πλάνοις καὶ διδασκαλίαις δαιμονίων	1	deceiving spirits and teachings of demons	These two phrases mean similar things. Paul may be using them together for emphasis. If you think having both phrases in your translation might be confusing for your readers, you could combine them into a single expression. Alternate translation: “the things that evil spirits say to trick people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
188	1TI	4	2	pw29		ἐν ὑποκρίσει ψευδολόγων	1	in false-speaking hypocrisy	If it would be clearer in your language, you could start a separate sentence here. Alternate translation: “These people will be hypocrites, and they will tell lies”
189	1TI	4	2	u2f4	figs-metaphor	κεκαυστηριασμένων τὴν ἰδίαν συνείδησιν	1	their own consciences having been seared	Paul is speaking figuratively of these people as if their sense of right and wrong had been ruined like skin that someone had burned with a hot iron. Alternate translation: “They will not have any sense of right and wrong any more” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
190	1TI	4	2	t288	figs-activepassive	κεκαυστηριασμένων τὴν ἰδίαν συνείδησιν	1	their own consciences having been seared	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “They will not have any sense of right and wrong any more” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
191	1TI	4	3	t289		κωλυόντων γαμεῖν	1	forbidding to marry	If it would be helpful to your readers, you could begin a new sentence here. Alternate translation: “These people will forbid believers to marry”
192	1TI	4	3	wd2l	figs-explicit	κωλυόντων γαμεῖν	1	forbidding to marry	The implication is that these false teachers will forbid believers to marry. Alternate translation: “These people will forbid believers to marry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
193	1TI	4	3	t291	figs-ellipsis	ἀπέχεσθαι βρωμάτων	1	to abstain from foods	Here Paul leaves out some of the words that a sentence would ordinarily need in order to be complete. He does not mean that these false teachers will forbid believers to abstain from certain foods, but that they will require them to do that. In other words, the meaning of forbidding does not carry forward from the previous clause, rather, the meaning of “requiring” should be supplied. Alternate translation: “they will forbid believers to eat certain foods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
194	1TI	4	3	m1d6	figs-explicit	ἀπέχεσθαι βρωμάτων	1	to abstain from foods	The implication is that these false teachers will forbid only certain foods, and that they will impose this restriction on believers. Alternate translation: “they will forbid believers to eat certain foods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
195	1TI	4	3	t293	figs-doublet	τοῖς πιστοῖς καὶ ἐπεγνωκόσι τὴν ἀλήθειαν	1	the faithful and the ones knowing the truth	These two expressions mean the same thing. Paul uses them together for emphasis. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine these terms. Alternate translation: “genuine believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
196	1TI	4	3	t294	figs-nominaladj	τοῖς πιστοῖς	1	the faithful	Paul is using this adjective as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “people who believe in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
197	1TI	4	3	t295	figs-nominaladj	ἐπεγνωκόσι τὴν ἀλήθειαν	1	the ones knowing the truth	Paul is using this participle, which functions as an adjective, as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “people who understand the truth about Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
198	1TI	4	4	dv4s	figs-distinguish	πᾶν κτίσμα Θεοῦ καλόν	1	every creature of God is good	If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the idea behind the expression creature of God with a relative clause. Alternate translation: “everything that God created is good” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
199	1TI	4	4	a15j	figs-activepassive	οὐδὲν ἀπόβλητον μετὰ εὐχαριστίας λαμβανόμενον	1	nothing being received with thanksgiving is vile	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who would the action. Alternate translation: “We are free to eat anything that we can thank God for” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
200	1TI	4	5	m5mb	figs-activepassive	ἁγιάζεται	1	it is sanctified	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “it becomes holy” or “it is suitable to eat” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
201	1TI	4	5	fhd6	figs-metonymy	διὰ λόγου Θεοῦ	1	by the word of God	In this context, the term word has a specific meaning. It refers to the pronouncement that God made that everything he created was good. Alternate translation: “because of what God said about it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
202	1TI	4	5	t300	figs-explicit	καὶ ἐντεύξεως	1	and prayer	In context, the implication is that this refers to prayers of thanksgiving to God for food. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could say that explicitly. Alternate translation: “and because of the thanks people offer to God for it in prayer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
203	1TI	4	6	ks5x	figs-metaphor	ταῦτα ὑποτιθέμενος τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς	1	Placing these things before the brothers	Paul speaks of his instructions as if they were objects that could be physically placed in front of the other believers. Alternate translation: “If you help the believers remember these things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
204	1TI	4	6	hfx3		ταῦτα	1	these things	This refers to the teaching that began in 3:16.
205	1TI	4	6	h6qr	figs-gendernotations	τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς	1	the brothers	Paul is using the term brothers in a generic sense that includes men and women. Alternate translation: “the brothers and sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
206	1TI	4	6	uyeb	figs-metaphor	τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς	1	the brothers	This term figuratively means a fellow believer in Jesus. Alternative translation: “your fellow believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
207	1TI	4	6	t304	figs-activepassive	ἐντρεφόμενος τοῖς λόγοις τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τῆς καλῆς διδασκαλίας ᾗ παρηκολούθηκας	1	being nourished by the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say what is doing the action. Alternate translation: “the statements of what we believe, expessed in proper teaching, are causing you to trust more strongly in Christ” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
208	1TI	4	6	f8vs	figs-metaphor	ἐντρεφόμενος τοῖς λόγοις τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τῆς καλῆς διδασκαλίας ᾗ παρηκολούθηκας	1	being nourished by the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed	Paul speaks of these statements and teachings as if they could physically feed Timothy and make him strong. Alternate translation: “the statements of what we believe, expessed in proper teaching, are causing you to trust more strongly in Christ” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
209	1TI	4	6	ny78	figs-metonymy	τοῖς λόγοις τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τῆς καλῆς διδασκαλίας	1	the words of the faith and of the good teaching	Paul uses the term words figuratively to describe the statements of belief and the teachings that explain them, both expressed in words. Alternate translation: “the statements of what we believe, expessed in proper teaching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
210	1TI	4	7	th4i		τοὺς…βεβήλους καὶ γραώδεις μύθους	1	profane and old-womanish fables	See how you translated fables in 1:4 and profane in 1:9. Alternate translation: “foolish, made-up stories in which nothing is sacred”
211	1TI	4	7	elk7	figs-idiom	τοὺς…γραώδεις μύθους	1	old-womanish fables	The term old-womanish is an idiom that means “silly” or “foolish.” Paul tells Timothy in 5:2 that he should respect older women as mothers, so Paul’s expression here should be recognized as idiomatic rather than disrespectful. Your language may have a similar expression. Alternate translation: “old wives’ tales” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
212	1TI	4	7	sea5	figs-metaphor	γύμναζε…σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν	1	train yourself for godliness	Paul tells Timothy figuratively to work to develop godly character as if he were an athlete improving his physical conditioning. Alternate translation: “diligently practice acting in ways that please God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
213	1TI	4	8	t311	figs-quotemarks	γὰρ	1	for	Paul uses this term to introduce a direct quotation. It may be helpful to your readers if you indicate this by setting off the words that follow in the rest of the verse with quotation marks or with whatever other punctuation or convention your language may use to indicate a quotation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotemarks]])
214	1TI	4	8	i6rh		σωματικὴ γυμνασία	1	bodily training	Alternate translation: “physical exercise”
215	1TI	4	8	t313		πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶν ὠφέλιμος	1	is valuable for a little	This could mean one of two things. Alternate translations: (1) “may have some small value” or (2) “does not have very much value”
216	1TI	4	8	df19		ἐπαγγελίαν ἔχουσα	1	having promise for	Alternate translation: “will bring benefits in”
217	1TI	4	9	t315		πιστὸς ὁ λόγος	1	This word is trustworthy	As in 1:15 and 3:1, in this context, the term word has a specific meaning. (Paul is referring to the saying that he quoted in the previous verse.) Alternate translation: “This statement is dependable”
218	1TI	4	9	hc1t		καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος	1	and worthy of all acceptance	See how you translated this in 1:15. Alternate translation: “and we should believe it without any doubt” or “and we should have full confidence in it”
219	1TI	4	10	l2yl	grammar-connect-logic-result	εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ	1	for unto this	The term this refers to godliness, which Paul mentions in the previous two verses. Paul is giving a reason why Timothy should believe the saying about the value of godliness. He and his other fellow workers are striving very hard to become godly, so it must be valuable. Alternate translation: “after all, it is for godliness that” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
220	1TI	4	10	c9db	figs-doublet	κοπιῶμεν καὶ ἀγωνιζόμεθα	1	we toil and struggle	The terms toil and struggle mean basically the same thing. Paul uses them together to emphasize the intensity with which he and his fellow workers are serving God. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine these terms. Alternate translation: “we work so hard” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
221	1TI	4	10	t320	figs-inclusive	κοπιῶμεν καὶ ἀγωνιζόμεθα	1	we toil and struggle	This could be the one place where we does not include the addressee. Paul has just told Timothy to make godliness his priority, rather than physical exercise, and he may be offering himself and his other fellow workers as an example of that for Timothy to follow. So if your language makes that distinction, you may wish to use the exclusive form in this phrase. However, we in the next phrase would include Timothy, since Paul is encouraging Timothy to join him and his fellow workers in making godliness his priority as someone who, like them, has hoped in the living God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
222	1TI	4	10	qmj6	figs-idiom	Θεῷ ζῶντι	1	the living God	See how you translated this in 3:15. Alternate translation: “the God who is genuinely alive” or “the true God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
223	1TI	4	10	t322	figs-gendernotations	ἀνθρώπων	1	men	Paul uses the term men here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
224	1TI	4	12	qi8l		μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω	1	Let no one despise your youth	The term despise here does not mean “hate,” but “think little of” or “scorn.” Alternate translation: “Do not let anyone disrespect you just because you are young”
225	1TI	4	12	t325		ἐν λόγῳ	1	in word	In this context, the term word has a specific meaning. Alternate translation: “in your speech”
226	1TI	4	13	t326	figs-explicit	πρόσεχε τῇ ἀναγνώσει, τῇ παρακλήσει, τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ	1	to the reading, to the exhortation, to the teaching	If it would be helpful to your readers, you could say explicitly what Timothy is to read and to whom, and whom he is to exhort and teach. Alternate translation: “continue reading the Scriptures to the people in the church there, exhorting them, and teaching them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
227	1TI	4	13	kky7	figs-abstractnouns	πρόσεχε τῇ ἀναγνώσει, τῇ παρακλήσει, τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ	1	to the reading, to the exhortation, to the teaching	If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate the abstract nouns reading, exhortation, and teaching with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: “continue reading the Scriptures to the people in your meeting there, exhorting them, and teaching them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
228	1TI	4	14	t221	figs-metaphor	μὴ ἀμέλει τοῦ ἐν σοὶ χαρίσματος	1	Do not neglect the gift in you	Paul speaks of Timothy as if he were a container that could hold God’s gift. Alternate translation: “Do not neglect the ability that God has given you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
229	1TI	4	14	hdd9	figs-explicit	μὴ ἀμέλει τοῦ ἐν σοὶ χαρίσματος	1	Do not neglect the gift in you	The implication is that this gift is the ability that God has given Timothy for ministry. Alternate translation: “Do not neglect the ability that God has given you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
230	1TI	4	14	xp1k	figs-activepassive	ὃ ἐδόθη σοι διὰ προφητείας	1	which was given to you through prophecy	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “which you received when leaders of the church prophesied about you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
231	1TI	4	14	rr8f	translate-symaction	ἐπιθέσεως τῶν χειρῶν τοῦ πρεσβυτερίου	1	with the imposition of the hands of the elders	Paul is speaking of a ceremony during which the church leaders put their hands on Timothy and prayed that God would enable him to do the work he had commanded him to do. Alternate translation: “when the elders all laid their hands on you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
232	1TI	4	15	m65m	figs-metaphor	ταῦτα μελέτα, ἐν τούτοις ἴσθι	1	Study these things, be in them	Paul is speaking figuratively as if Timothy could physically be inside the instructions he has just given him. Alternate translation: “Give careful attention to these instructions and follow them consistently” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
233	1TI	4	16	uq6c		ἔπεχε σεαυτῷ καὶ τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ	1	Pay attention to yourself and to the teaching	Alternate translation: “Pay attention to how you live and to what you teach”
234	1TI	4	16	zxe7		ἐπίμενε αὐτοῖς	1	Continue in these things	Alternate translation: “Continue to do these things”
235	1TI	4	16	u7ez		καὶ σεαυτὸν σώσεις καὶ τοὺς ἀκούοντάς σου	1	you will save both yourself and your listeners	Possible meanings are (1) Timothy will save himself and those who hear him from God’s judgment or (2) Timothy will protect himself and those who hear him from the influence of false teachers. Perhaps both meanings are in view, since if Timothy can persuade the people of the church in Ephesus not to listen to the false teachers, then he will also spare them from God’s judgment upon the wrong things they would have done if they had listened to those teachers. Alternate translation: “you will keep yourself and your listeners from believing and doing the wrong things”
236	1TI	5	intro	jx4e			0		1 Timothy 05 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Honor and respect Paul encourages younger Christians to honor and respect older Christians. Cultures honor and respect older people in different ways. Widows In the ancient Near East, it was important to care for widows, because they could not provide for themselves. Variation in names In this chapter, as in chapter 4, Paul speaks of church leaders called “elders.” Here as well they seem to be the same kind of leaders that he calls “overseers” in chapter 3.
237	1TI	5	1	wt5y	figs-you		0	General Information:	Paul was giving these commands to one person, Timothy. Languages that have different forms of “you” or different forms for commands would use the singular form here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
238	1TI	5	1	l4w5		πρεσβυτέρῳ μὴ ἐπιπλήξῃς	1	Do not rebuke an older man	Alternate translation: “Do not speak harshly to an older man”
239	1TI	5	1	dnf2		ἀλλὰ παρακάλει	1	but exhort him	Alternate translation: “Instead, encourage him”
240	1TI	5	1	enp9	figs-simile	ὡς πατέρα…ὡς ἀδελφούς	1	as a father…as brothers	Paul uses these similes to tell Timothy that he should treat fellow believers with sincere love and respect as he would family members. Alternate translation: “as if he were your own father…encourage them as if they were your own brothers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
241	1TI	5	2	t1pv	figs-simile	ὡς μητέρας…ὡς ἀδελφὰς	1	as mothers…as sisters	Paul uses these similes to tell Timothy that he should treat fellow believers with sincere love and respect as he would family members. Alternate translation: “encourage each of them as if they were your own mother…encourage them as if they were your own sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
242	1TI	5	2	ivl7	figs-abstractnouns	ἐν πάσῃ ἁγνίᾳ	1	in all purity	If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate the idea behind the abstract noun purity with an adjective such as “pure.” Alternate translation: “making sure that your thoughts and actions are pure” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
243	1TI	5	3	smp5	figs-idiom	χήρας τίμα	1	Honor widows	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “Provide for widows” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
244	1TI	5	3	qc6s		τὰς ὄντως χήρας	1	real widows	Alternate translation: “widows who have no one else to provide for them”
245	1TI	5	4	w38h		πρῶτον	1	first	Alternate translation: “before the church offers any support”
246	1TI	5	4	t344	figs-parallelism	μανθανέτωσαν…τὸν ἴδιον οἶκον εὐσεβεῖν, καὶ ἀμοιβὰς ἀποδιδόναι τοῖς προγόνοις	1	let them learn to honor their own household and to make repayment to their forebears	These two phrases may mean similar things. If honor is an idiom for “provide” here, as in the previous verse, then Paul may be using repetition for emphasis. Alternate translation: “let them provide the support that their widowed mother or grandmother needs and deserves” However, there is a slight difference in meaning, and you could also choose to bring that out in your translation. Paul may actually be giving two reasons why people should support their widowed mothers or grandmothers. Alternate translation: “This is a respectful thing to do for senior family members, and it will repay them for supporting their children and grandchildren as they were growing up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
247	1TI	5	4	g5mu	figs-metonymy	τὸν ἴδιον οἶκον	1	their own household	Paul uses this phrase figuratively to refer to family members, by association to the way they live in the same house. Alternate translation: “their own family members” or “those living in their homes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
248	1TI	5	4	q5c8		ἀμοιβὰς ἀποδιδόναι τοῖς προγόνοις	1	make repayment to their forebears	Alternate translation: “Let them do good to their mother or grandmother in return for the good things their parents and grandparents gave them”
249	1TI	5	4	t347	grammar-connect-logic-result	γάρ	1	for	Paul uses this term to introduce an additional reason why family members should support their widowed mothers or grandmothers. Alternate translation: “also” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
250	1TI	5	4	t348	figs-metaphor	τοῦτο…ἐστιν ἀπόδεκτον ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	this is pleasing before God	Paul uses the expression before God, which means “in front of God,” to mean “where God can see.” Alternate translation: “this is pleasing in God’s view” or “this pleases God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
251	1TI	5	5	xp1u		ἡ…ὄντως χήρα καὶ μεμονωμένη	1	the genuine and left-alone widow	Alternate translation: “a real widow, one who has no family”
252	1TI	5	5	u1lj	figs-metaphor	προσμένει ταῖς δεήσεσιν καὶ ταῖς προσευχαῖς	1	continues in requests and prayers	Paul is speaking figuratively as if these widows could physically be inside their own prayers. Alternate translation: “continues to make requests and offer prayers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
253	1TI	5	5	rwp4	figs-hendiadys	ταῖς δεήσεσιν καὶ ταῖς προσευχαῖς	1	requests and prayers	The phrase requests and prayers expresses a single idea by using two words connected with and. The word requests tells what of prayers Paul is talk about here. If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the meaning with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: “prayers on behalf of other people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]]).
254	1TI	5	5	rb9f	figs-merism	νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας	1	night and day	The words night and day are used together to mean “at all times.” Alternate translation: “all the time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
255	1TI	5	6	t353	figs-nominaladj	ἡ…σπαταλῶσα	1	the one cavorting	Paul is using this participle, which functions as an adjective, as a noun, to describe such a woman as a member of a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “a woman who lives wantonly and extravagantly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
256	1TI	5	6	qy5h	figs-metaphor	ζῶσα τέθνηκεν	1	living, has died	Paul speaks figuratively about people who do not seek to please God as if they were dead. Alternate translation: “is spiritually dead, even though she is still alive physically” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
257	1TI	5	7	qw6m		καὶ ταῦτα παράγγελλε, ἵνα ἀνεπίλημπτοι ὦσιν	1	Also command these things, so that they may be irreproachable	This statement seems to refer back to 4:11, “Command and teach these things,” which Paul tells Timothy after telling him in 4:6 to “place these things before the brothers.” So they seems to refer to all the believers in this situation, including the widows, their families, and the local church that is supposed to organize the list and make sure that the widows are cared for well. Alternate translation: “Also give these instructions to the believers, so that no one will be able to accuse them of doing anything wrong.”
258	1TI	5	8	p7h2	figs-idiom	τις τῶν ἰδίων καὶ μάλιστα οἰκείων οὐ προνοεῖ	1	does not provide for his own, and especially for household members	Here his own is an idiom that means “his own relatives.” Alternate translation: “does not help with his relatives’ needs, and especially those of the family members living in his home” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
259	1TI	5	8	y645		τὴν πίστιν ἤρνηται	1	he has denied the faith	Paul explains that this action would be equivalent to denying the faith itself. Alternate translation: “he has acted contrary to the way we believe”
260	1TI	5	8	evm7	figs-explicit	ἔστιν ἀπίστου χείρων	1	is worse than an unbeliever	The implication is that this person is worse than an unbeliever because even unbelievers take care of their own relatives. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could say that explicitly. Alternate translation: “is worse than those who do not believe in Jesus, because they do take care of their relatives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
261	1TI	5	9	s8ql	figs-activepassive	χήρα καταλεγέσθω	1	Let a widow be enrolled	There seems to have been a list of widows. The church members met these women’s needs for food, clothing, and shelter, and these women then devoted their lives to serving the Christian community. If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who would do the action. Alternate translation: “have the church put a widow on the register” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
262	1TI	5	9	i27x	figs-litotes	μὴ ἔλαττον ἐτῶν ἑξήκοντα γεγονυῖα	1	being not less than sixty years old	Paul is using a figure of speech here that expresses a positive meaning by using a negative word together with a word that is the opposite of the intended meaning. Alternate translation: “if she is at least sixty years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
263	1TI	5	9	q9dj	figs-idiom	ἑνὸς ἀνδρὸς γυνή	1	a wife of one husband	Like the similar expression in 3:2, this could mean one of two things. (If it means the second possibility, it is not clear whether Paul means to exclude women who were married more than once and widowed each time, or more specifically women who divorced their husbands and married other men.) Alternate translations: (1) “she was always faithful to her husband” or (2) “she had one husband” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
264	1TI	5	10	l8nm	figs-activepassive	ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς μαρτυρουμένη	1	attested in good works	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “People must be able to attest to her good deeds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
265	1TI	5	10	mik7		ἐξενοδόχησεν	1	has received strangers	Alternate translation: “has welcomed strangers into her home” or “practiced hospitality”
266	1TI	5	10	ygl3	translate-symaction	ἁγίων πόδας ἔνιψεν	1	has washed the feet of the saints	In this culture people walked barefoot or in sandals on roads that were dusty or muddy, so washing their feet once they entered a home was a way of helping them be comfortable and clean. If the people of your culture would not be familiar with this practice, you could use a general expression instead. Alternate translation: “has cared for believers who visited her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
267	1TI	5	10	t366	figs-synecdoche	ἁγίων πόδας ἔνιψεν	1	has washed the feet of the saints	Paul may be using one type of humble service figuratively to represent humble service in general. Alternate translation: “has done humble things to help other believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
268	1TI	5	10	bw4h	figs-idiom	ἁγίων	1	the saints	This expression refers to believers in Jesus as people who are “holy” or “set apart” for God. Alternate translation: “the believers” or “God’s holy people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
269	1TI	5	10	ey6i	figs-nominaladj	θλιβομένοις ἐπήρκεσεν	1	relieved the afflicted	Paul is using the adjective afflicted as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “has helped people who were suffering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
270	1TI	5	10	h96j	figs-hyperbole	παντὶ ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ ἐπηκολούθησεν	1	pursued every good work	Paul uses the word every here as a generalization for emphasis. Alternate translation: “done all kinds of good deeds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
271	1TI	5	11	rv5h		νεωτέρας δὲ χήρας παραιτοῦ	1	But refuse younger widows	Alternate translation: “But do not put widows who are younger than 60 years old on the list”
272	1TI	5	11	vqq9	figs-explicit	ὅταν…καταστρηνιάσωσιν τοῦ Χριστοῦ	1	when they become wanton against Christ	The implication that when a widow accepted a place on the register, she promised to remain unmarried and devote herself to serving other believers. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could indicate this explicitly. Alternate translation: “when they feel bodily desires that are contrary to their pledge of chastity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
273	1TI	5	12	t372		ἔχουσαι κρίμα	1	having judgment	Alternate translation: “and so they incur God’s judgment”
274	1TI	5	12	nha7		τὴν πρώτην πίστιν ἠθέτησαν	1	they have broken their first pledge	The term pledge here refers to a commitment the widows made, as the last note to 5:11 explains, that they would serve the Christian community for the rest of their lives, and not remarry, if the community would supply their needs. Alternate translation: “they do not keep their prior commitment” or “they do not do what they promised before”
275	1TI	5	13	t4iv		ἀργαὶ μανθάνουσιν	1	they learn to be lazy ones	Alternate translation: “they get into the habit of doing nothing”
276	1TI	5	13	t375	figs-nominaladj	ἀργαὶ	1	lazy ones	Paul is using the adjective lazy as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “people who are lazy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
277	1TI	5	13	t376		περιερχόμεναι τὰς οἰκίας	1	going around houses	Alternate translation: “going from house to house”
278	1TI	5	13	nll4	figs-doublet	φλύαροι καὶ περίεργοι, λαλοῦσαι τὰ μὴ δέοντα	1	babblers and busybodies, saying what they should not	These three phrases may be ways of speaking about the same activity. Paul may be using repetition to emphasize that the people shoudl not be looking into the private lives of others and telling about them to further people who are no better off after hearing. If you think it would be helpful to your readers, you could combine these phrases into a single one. Alternate translation: “people who interfere openly in other people’s business” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]]) (A doublet can consist of more than two terms.)
279	1TI	5	13	cym5		φλύαροι	1	babblers	Alternate translation: “people who talk nonsense”
280	1TI	5	14	u94k		τῷ ἀντικειμένῳ	1	the one opposing	This expression could refer by implication to Satan (that is the reading of UST) or collectively to unbelievers who are opposing the followers of Jesus. Alternate translation: “the devil” or “unbelievers who are opposing you”
281	1TI	5	15	fy54	figs-metaphor	ἐξετράπησαν ὀπίσω τοῦ Σατανᾶ	1	having...turned aside after Satan	Paul speaks of living in faithfulness to Christ as if it were a path to be followed. He means that some younger widows have stopped obeying Jesus and have started to do instead what Satan would want them to do. Alternate translation: “having stopped living in obedience to Jesus and decided to obey Satan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
282	1TI	5	16	g8k5	figs-nominaladj	τις πιστὴ	1	any believing woman	Paul is using this participle, which functions as an adjective, as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “any woman who believes in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
283	1TI	5	16	mf4s	figs-explicit	ἔχει χήρας	1	has widows	The implication is that she has widows within her extended family. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could say that explicitly. Alternate translation: “has widows among her relatives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
284	1TI	5	16	y6hf	figs-metaphor	καὶ μὴ βαρείσθω ἡ ἐκκλησία	1	let the church not be weighed down	Paul speaks figuratively of the community having to help more people than it is able to as if it were carrying too much weight on its back. Alternate translation: “so that the church will not have more work than it can do” or “so that the Christian community will not have to support widows whose families could provide for them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
285	1TI	5	16	t384	figs-activepassive	καὶ μὴ βαρείσθω ἡ ἐκκλησία	1	let the church not be weighed down	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “so that the church will not have more work than it can do” or “so that the Christian community will not have to support widows whose families could provide for them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
286	1TI	5	16	d35m		ὄντως χήραις	1	genuine widows	Alternate translation: “widows who have no one else to provide for them”
287	1TI	5	17	u93q	figs-activepassive	οἱ καλῶς προεστῶτες πρεσβύτεροι…ἀξιούσθωσαν	1	The elders having ruled well, let them be considered worthy	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who would do the action. Alternate translation: “All believers should consider elders who are good leaders to be deserving” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
288	1TI	5	17	wp9d		διπλῆς τιμῆς	1	double honor	This could mean one of two things. Since Paul quotes two Scriptures in the next verse that support the idea of church leaders being paid for their work, the first possibility is more likely. Alternate translations: (1) “both respect and payment for their work” or (2) “more respect than others receive”
289	1TI	5	17	r8ew	figs-nominaladj	οἱ κοπιῶντες	1	the ones toiling	Paul is using the participle toiling, which functions as an adjective, as a noun, to describe members of a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “elders who work hard” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
290	1TI	5	17	t389	figs-hendiadys	ἐν λόγῳ καὶ διδασκαλίᾳ	1	in the word and in teaching	This phrase may be expressing a single idea by using two phrases (which are actually just two words in Greek) connected with and. The phrase in the word would be identifying the content of the teaching. If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the meaning with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: “at teaching from the Scriptures” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
291	1TI	5	17	t390	figs-metonymy	λόγῳ	1	the word	Paul may be using the term word here figuratively to describe the Scriptures, which God inspired people to put into words. Alternate translation: “the Scriptures” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
292	1TI	5	18	kh55	figs-personification	λέγει γὰρ ἡ Γραφή	1	For the Scripture says	Paul figuratively describes Scripture as if it could speak for itself. Alternate translation: “For we read in the Scriptures that” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
293	1TI	5	18	t392	figs-declarative	βοῦν ἀλοῶντα οὐ φιμώσεις	1	You will not muzzle a threshing ox	Here the Scriptures use a statement in order to give a command. Alternate translation: “You must not muzzle an ox while it is treading on grain” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-declarative]])
294	1TI	5	18	vw3a	figs-metaphor	βοῦν ἀλοῶντα οὐ φιμώσεις	1	You will not muzzle a threshing ox	Paul is quoting this passage figuratively. He is using it to indicate that just as God wanted oxen to be able to eat some of the grain they were working to separate from its husks, so church leaders deserve to receive payment from the Christian community that they are serving. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
295	1TI	5	18	g985	translate-unknown	φιμώσεις	1	you will not muzzle	A muzzle is a sleeve that goes over an animal’s mouth to prevent it from opening its mouth and eating while it is doing work. If your readers would not be familiar with this object, you could use a more general expression instead. Alternate translation: “keep an ox’s mouth shut” or “prevent an ox from eating” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
296	1TI	5	18	t6kp	translate-unknown	ἀλοῶντα	1	a threshing ox	An ox in this culture would thresh grain by walking on it on or pulling a heavy object over it to separate the grain from the husks. Alternate translation: “an ox that is separating grain from husks” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
297	1TI	5	18	kys1		ἄξιος ὁ ἐργάτης τοῦ μισθοῦ αὐτοῦ	1	The worthy is worthy of his wages	Alternate translation: “A worker has a right to be paid” or “A worker should receive his wages”
298	1TI	5	19	af68	grammar-connect-exceptions	κατηγορίαν μὴ παραδέχου, ἐκτὸς εἰ	1	do not receive an accusation, except if	If, in your language, it would appear that Paul was making a statement and then contradicting it, you could reword this statement to avoid using an exception clause. Alternate translation: “only believe that an accusation is true if” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-exceptions]])
299	1TI	5	19	t399	figs-metaphor	ἐπὶ δύο ἢ τριῶν μαρτύρων	1	upon two or three witnesses	Here upon is a spatial metaphor that indicates “relying on.” Alternate translation: “at least two people give evidence for it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
300	1TI	5	19	kmy5		δύο ἢ τριῶν	1	two or three	Alternate translation: “at least two” or “two or more”
301	1TI	5	20	m4uh	figs-nominaladj	τοὺς ἁμαρτάνοντας	1	the ones sinning	Paul is using this participle, which functions as an adjective, as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “elders who doing wrong things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
302	1TI	5	20	db63	figs-metaphor	ἐνώπιον…πάντων	1	before all	Paul uses the expression before to mean “in front of.” Alternate translation: “where everyone can see” or “in public” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
303	1TI	5	20	ql4m	figs-explicit	ἵνα καὶ οἱ λοιποὶ φόβον ἔχωσιν	1	so that the rest also may have fear	If it would be helpful to your readers, you could say what, by implication, people will be afraid of. Alternate translation: “so that other people will be afraid to sin themselves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
304	1TI	5	20	t404	figs-idiom	φόβον ἔχωσιν	1	may have fear	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “will be afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
305	1TI	5	21	t405	figs-metaphor	ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ, καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ	1	before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels	Paul uses the expression before, meaning “in front of,” to indicate “where they can see.” Seeing, in turn, figuratively means attention and judgment. Alternate translation: “as God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels are watching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
306	1TI	5	21	t7jq	figs-idiom	τῶν ἐκλεκτῶν ἀγγέλων	1	the chosen angels	This means the angels whom God has chosen to serve him in a special way. Alternate translation: “the angels who are God’s special servants” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
307	1TI	5	21	dph6		ταῦτα φυλάξῃς	1	keep these things	Alternate translation: “follow these instructions”
308	1TI	5	21	t408	figs-doublet	χωρὶς προκρίματος, μηδὲν ποιῶν κατὰ πρόσκλισιν	1	without partiality, doing nothing out of favoritism	The terms partiality and favoritism mean similar things. Paul may be using repetition to emphasize that Timothy must judge honestly and be fair to everyone. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine these terms. Alternate translation: “being completely fair to everyone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
309	1TI	5	21	t409		ταῦτα	1	these things	Grammatically this could refer either to the instructions Paul has just given Timothy about elders, or to the instructions he is about to give Timothy regarding his own personal conduct. But since Paul tells Timothy to follow these instructions without favoring one person over another, it is most likely that this refers to the instructions about elders. Alternate translation: “these things that I have just told you”
310	1TI	5	22	qb71	translate-symaction	χεῖρας ταχέως μηδενὶ ἐπιτίθει	1	Place hands hastily on no one	The placing of hands was a ceremony in which one or more church leaders would put their hands on people and pray that God would enable them to serve the church in a way that would please God. Timothy was to wait until a person had shown good character for a long time before officially and publicly setting that person apart in this way to serve the Christian community. Alternate translation: “wait until a person has demonstrated good character consistently before appointing that person to church leadership” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
311	1TI	5	22	t411	figs-litotes	χεῖρας ταχέως μηδενὶ ἐπιτίθει	1	Place hands hastily on no one	Paul is using a figure of speech here that expresses a positive meaning by using a negative word together with a word that is the opposite of the intended meaning. Alternate translation: “wait until a person has demonstrated good character consistently before appointing that person to church leadership” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
312	1TI	5	22	pyl8	figs-explicit	μηδὲ κοινώνει ἁμαρτίαις ἀλλοτρίαις	1	nor share in the sins of others	The implication in context may be that if Timothy appoints a person to leadership before they are ready, or without ensuring that their character is exemplary, then Timothy will bear some responsibility for that person’s ultimate failure as a leader, or he will appear to have approved of the person’s sins, once they are uncovered. Alternate translation: “so that you do not become responsible for the moral and leadership failures of others” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
313	1TI	5	22	lt3y	figs-explicit	μηδὲ κοινώνει ἁμαρτίαις ἀλλοτρίαις	1	not share in the sins of others	Alternate translation: “so that you do not also become guilty of sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
314	1TI	5	23	xl32	figs-explicit	οἴνῳ ὀλίγῳ χρῶ	1	use a little wine	Paul is telling Timothy to use wine specifically as medicine. The water in that area was impure and often caused sickness. Alternate translation: “also drink some wine from time to time as medicine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
315	1TI	5	24	uk56	figs-gendernotations	ἀνθρώπων	1	men	Paul uses the term men here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
316	1TI	5	24	ug1z	figs-personification	πρόδηλοί εἰσιν, προάγουσαι εἰς κρίσιν	1	are evident, going ahead into judgment	Paul speaks of sins as if they could move on their own ahead of a person to the place where that person will be judged for committing them. Alternate translation: “are so obvious that everyone knows they are guilty even before God declares them guilty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
317	1TI	5	24	i1c6	figs-personification	τισὶν δὲ καὶ ἐπακολουθοῦσιν	1	but they also follow after some	Paul speaks once again of sins as if they could move on their own. Alternate translation: “but the sins of other people do not become evident until God judges them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
318	1TI	5	25	pd8v	figs-explicit	καὶ τὰ ἔργα τὰ καλὰ πρόδηλα	1	good works are also evident	Implicitly Paul does not mean all good works here, since in the rest of the sentence he speaks of some good works that are not evident. Alternate translation: “most good works are also obvious” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
319	1TI	5	25	qlu5	figs-explicit	τὰ ἔργα τὰ καλὰ	1	good works	The implication is that these works are considered good because they are consistent with God’s character, purposes, and will. Alternate translation: “actions that God approves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
320	1TI	5	25	bl51	figs-metaphor	καὶ τὰ ἄλλως ἔχοντα, κρυβῆναι οὐ δύναταί	1	and the ones having otherwise are not able to be hidden	Paul speaks of good works as if they were objects that someone could hide. Alternate translation: “and people will find out later about even those good deeds that are not obvious” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
321	1TI	5	25	t420	figs-activepassive	καὶ τὰ ἄλλως ἔχοντα, κρυβῆναι οὐ δύναταί	1	and the ones having otherwise are not able to be hidden	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who will do the action. Alternate translation: “and people will later find out about even those good deeds that are not obvious” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
322	1TI	6	intro	rks4			0		1 Timothy 06 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Slavery In this chapter Paul teaches slaves about honoring, respecting, and diligently serving their masters. This does not mean that he is endorsing slavery as a good thing, or as something that God approves of. Instead, Paul is encouraging believers to be godly and content in every situation that they are in. This does not mean that they cannot also work to change those situations.
323	1TI	6	1	nm4n	figs-metaphor	ὅσοι εἰσὶν ὑπὸ ζυγὸν δοῦλοι	1	As many slaves as are under the yoke	Paul speaks of people working as slaves as if they were oxen plowing or pulling with a yoke around their necks. Alternate translation: “people who are working as slaves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
324	1TI	6	1	ep1l	figs-explicit	ὅσοι εἰσὶν	1	as many…as are	The implication in context is that Paul is speaking about believers who are slaves. Alternate translation: “believers who are working as slaves” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
325	1TI	6	1	he2n	figs-activepassive	ἵνα μὴ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ ἡ διδασκαλία βλασφημῆται	1	so that the name of God and the teaching may not be blasphemed	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who would do the action. Alternate translation: “so that unbelievers will always speak respectfully about God’s character and about what Christians believe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
326	1TI	6	1	xb92	figs-metonymy	τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	the name of God	Here name is a figurative way of referring to the fame or reputation of a person. Alternate translation: “God’s character” or “God’s reputation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
327	1TI	6	1	f5pc	figs-explicit	ἡ διδασκαλία	1	the teaching	Implicitly Paul means the teaching about Jesus and about how his followers should live. Alternate translation: “our Christian teaching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
328	1TI	6	2	fvv7	figs-gendernotations	ἀδελφοί εἰσιν	1	they are brothers	Here brothers figuratively means fellow believer sin Jesus, whether male or female. Alternate translation: “they are fellow believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
329	1TI	6	2	nmh9		ἀγαπητοὶ	1	beloved	Alternate translations: (1) “and so their believing slaves should love them” or (2) “whom God loves”
330	1TI	6	3	t430		ὑγιαίνουσι λόγοις	1	the healthy words	See how you translated the term healthy in 1:10. Here as well it means not that the words are “in good health” but that they are “health-giving.” Alternate translation: “the true expression of our faith”
331	1TI	6	3	t431	figs-metonymy	ὑγιαίνουσι λόγοις	1	the healthy words	Paul uses the term words figuratively to describe expression in words of what Christians genuinely believe. Alternate translation: “the true expression of our faith” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
332	1TI	6	4	pn8n	figs-metaphor	τετύφωται…νοσῶν	1	he is puffed up	Paul speaks figuratively of a person who is excessively proud as if they were inflated with air. Alternate translation: “that person is excessively proud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
333	1TI	6	4	t433	figs-activepassive	τετύφωται…νοσῶν	1	he is puffed up	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “that person is excessively proud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
334	1TI	6	4	t434	figs-gendernotations	τετύφωται…νοσῶν	1	he is puffed up	Here he refers to anyone in general who teaches what is not correct. Alternate translation: “that person is excessively proud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
335	1TI	6	4	z2rb	figs-hyperbole	μηδὲν ἐπιστάμενος	1	understanding nothing	Paul uses the term nothing here as a generalization for emphasis. Alternate translation: “understands nothing about God’s truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
336	1TI	6	4	qu86	figs-metaphor	νοσῶν περὶ ζητήσεις καὶ λογομαχίας	1	ailing about controversies and word-battles	Paul speaks of people who feel compelled to engage in useless arguments as if they were ill. Such people greatly desire to argue, and they do not really want to find a way to agree. Alternate translation: “morbidly craves arguments” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
337	1TI	6	4	i3lk	figs-doublet	ζητήσεις καὶ λογομαχίας	1	controversies and word-battles	These two terms mean basically the same thing. Paul uses them together for emphasis. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine these terms. Alternate translation: “arguments” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
338	1TI	6	4	xt1z		λογομαχίας	1	word-battles	Alternate translation: “fights about the meaning of words”
339	1TI	6	4	y3mx		βλασφημίαι	1	blasphemies	While this term often refers to untrue or disrespectful things that people say about God, in this context, it refers to people falsely saying bad things about each other. Alternate translation: “insults”
340	1TI	6	4	kn69		ὑπόνοιαι πονηραί	1	evil suspicions	Alternate translation: “people feeling unfairly as if others want to harm them”
341	1TI	6	5	z2d8	figs-activepassive	διεφθαρμένων ἀνθρώπων τὸν νοῦν καὶ ἀπεστερημένων τῆς ἀληθείας	1	men having been corrupted as to the mind and having been deprived of the truth	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “people whose minds are corrupt and who no longer believe the truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
342	1TI	6	5	tyf7	figs-parallelism	διεφθαρμένων ἀνθρώπων τὸν νοῦν καὶ ἀπεστερημένων τῆς ἀληθείας	1	men having been corrupted as to the mind and having been deprived of the truth	These two phrases mean the same thing. Paul uses the repetition for emphasis. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine these phrases. Alternate translation: “people who are no longer able to recognize the truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
343	1TI	6	5	t443	figs-gendernotations	ἀνθρώπων	1	men	Paul uses the term men here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
344	1TI	6	6	q5sq	grammar-connect-logic-contrast	δὲ	1	But	Paul uses this term to introduce a contrast between what the false teachers believe about godliness and what is really true about godliness. Alternate translation: “Instead” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
345	1TI	6	6	ya9z	figs-abstractnouns	ἔστιν…πορισμὸς μέγας ἡ εὐσέβεια μετὰ αὐταρκείας	1	godliness with contentment is great gain	If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the ideas behind the abstract nouns godliness and contentment with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: “a person is very well off if they do what is godly and are content with what they have” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
346	1TI	6	7	t446	grammar-connect-logic-result	γὰρ	1	For	Paul uses this word to introduce the reason for what he said in the previous sentence described. Alternate translation: “After all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
347	1TI	6	7	j6qv	figs-explicit	οὐδὲν…εἰσηνέγκαμεν εἰς τὸν κόσμον	1	we brought nothing into the world	The implication is that Paul is speaking about when a person is born. Alternate translation: “brought nothing into the world when we were born” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
348	1TI	6	7	t448	figs-ellipsis	ὅτι	1	that	Here Paul leaves out some of the words that a sentence would ordinarily need in order to be complete. Alternate translation: “and so it is also clear that” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
349	1TI	6	7	jlv8	figs-explicit	οὐδὲ ἐξενεγκεῖν τι δυνάμεθα	1	neither are we able to take anything out	The implication is that Paul is speaking about when a person dies. Alternate translation: “we can take nothing out of the world when we die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
350	1TI	6	8	lbk5	figs-declarative	ἀρκεσθησόμεθα	1	we will be satisfied	Here Paul uses a statement in order to express a moral imperative. Alternate translation: “that should be enough for us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-declarative]])
351	1TI	6	8	t451	figs-activepassive	ἀρκεσθησόμεθα	1	we will be satisfied	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “that should be enough for us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
352	1TI	6	9	ij4j	grammar-connect-logic-contrast	δὲ	1	Now	Paul uses this term to indicate that he is returning to the topic of those who think being godly will make them wealthy. You can translate the term with the word or phrase in your language that is most similar in meaning and significance. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
353	1TI	6	9	t453	figs-nominaladj	οἱ…βουλόμενοι	1	the ones wanting	Paul is using this participle, which functions as adjective, as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “people who want” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
354	1TI	6	9	pl5d	figs-metaphor	ἐμπίπτουσιν εἰς πειρασμὸν, καὶ παγίδα	1	fall into temptation and a trap	Paul speaks figuratively about those who let the temptation of money cause them to sin as if they were animals that fall into a hole that a hunter is using as a trap. Alternate translation: “will encounter more temptation than they can resist” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
355	1TI	6	9	gfy7	figs-metaphor	καὶ ἐπιθυμίας πολλὰς ἀνοήτους καὶ βλαβεράς	1	and many foolish and harmful desires	This phrase continues the figure of speech from the previous phrase. Paul speaks about these desires as well as if they were a hole that a hunter was using as a trap. Alternate translation: “and will experience destructive impulses than they cannot overcome” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
356	1TI	6	9	t456	figs-hendiadys	ἐπιθυμίας…ἀνοήτους καὶ βλαβεράς	1	foolish and harmful desires	Here Paul expresses a single idea by using two words connected with and. The word foolish tells why these desires are harmful. If it would be clearer in your language, you could express this meaning with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: “destructive impulses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
357	1TI	6	9	nc3i	figs-metaphor	αἵτινες βυθίζουσι τοὺς ἀνθρώπους εἰς ὄλεθρον καὶ ἀπώλειαν	1	whatever plunges men into ruin and destruction	This phrase summarizes the character of the temptations and impulses that Paul has just described. He speaks of them figuratively as if they could make people drown in deep water. Alternate translation: “people cannot escape from such things and they destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
358	1TI	6	9	t458	figs-gendernotations	ἀνθρώπους	1	men	Paul uses the term men here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
359	1TI	6	9	t459	figs-hendiadys	ὄλεθρον καὶ ἀπώλειαν	1	ruin and destruction	Here Paul expresses a single idea by using two words connected with and. Alternate translation: “complete destruction” or “total ruin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
360	1TI	6	10	t460	grammar-connect-logic-result	γὰρ	1	For	Paul uses this word to introduce the reasons for what the previous sentence stated. Alternate translation: “This is because” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
361	1TI	6	10	xs9d	figs-metaphor	ῥίζα…πάντων τῶν κακῶν ἐστιν ἡ φιλαργυρία	1	a root of all evils is the love of money	Paul speaks figuratively of evil as if it were a plant and of the love of money as if it were the root from which that plant grew. Alternate translation: “loving money leads a person to do all kinds of wrong things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
362	1TI	6	10	t462	figs-hyperbole	πάντων τῶν κακῶν	1	all evils	Paul uses the term all here as a generalization for emphasis. Alternate translation: “all kinds of wrong things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
363	1TI	6	10	j5z9		ἧς τινες ὀρεγόμενοι	1	which, some desiring	The reference here is to people desiring money, not evil. You could start a new sentence here if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “People who want to become rich”
364	1TI	6	10	b83v	figs-metaphor	ἀπεπλανήθησαν ἀπὸ τῆς πίστεως	1	have been led away from the faith	Paul speaks figuratively of the desire for money as if it were an evil guide that intentionally leads people down the wrong path. Alternate translation: “have stopped believing in Jesus because of their desire for money” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
365	1TI	6	10	t465	figs-activepassive	ἀπεπλανήθησαν ἀπὸ τῆς πίστεως	1	have been led away from the faith	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form. Alternate translation: “have stopped believing in Jesus because of their desire for money” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
366	1TI	6	10	a1fx	figs-metaphor	ἑαυτοὺς περιέπειραν ὀδύναις πολλαῖς	1	have pierced themselves with many sorrows	Paul speaks about grief as if it were a sword that people use to stab themselves. Alternate translation: “have experienced great sorrows in their lives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
367	1TI	6	11	tp97		ὦ ἄνθρωπε Θεοῦ	1	O man of God	Alternate translation: “you servant of God” or “you person who belongs to God”
368	1TI	6	11	h9c6	figs-metaphor	ταῦτα φεῦγε	1	flee these things	Paul speaks of these temptations and sins as if they were things a person could physically run away from. Alternate translation: “completely avoid these things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
369	1TI	6	11	a88g		ταῦτα	1	these things	This phrase could refer to what Paul has been talking about most recently, or about everything he has been talking about in this section of the letter. Alternate translations: (1) “the love of money” or (2) “false teachings, pride, arguments, and the love of money”
370	1TI	6	11	zjl3	figs-metaphor	δίωκε	1	pursue	Paul speaks of righteousness and other good qualities as if they were things that a person could run after and catch. This metaphor is the opposite of “flee from.” It means to try your best to obtain something. Alternate translation: “Seek to acquire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
371	1TI	6	12	w21p	figs-metaphor	ἀγωνίζου τὸν καλὸν ἀγῶνα τῆς πίστεως	1	Fight the good fight of the faith	Here Paul speaks figuratively about a person persevering in following Jesus as if they were a warrior fighting at their best. Alternate translation: “Do your best to obey Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
372	1TI	6	12	y6m8	figs-metaphor	ἐπιλαβοῦ τῆς αἰωνίου ζωῆς	1	grasp eternal life	Paul speaks figuratively about people wanting eternal life so much that they hold onto it firmly in their hands. Alternate translation: “eagerly desire to live with God forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
373	1TI	6	12	usd1	figs-activepassive	εἰς ἣν ἐκλήθης	1	to which you were called	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “to which God called you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
374	1TI	6	12	qw96		ὡμολόγησας τὴν καλὴν ὁμολογίαν	1	you confessed the good confession	Alternate translation: “you publicly stated your faith in Jesus”
375	1TI	6	12	vm6q	figs-explicit	ἐνώπιον πολλῶν μαρτύρων	1	before many witnesses	The implication is that Timothy’s statement of his faith was binding because these witnesses were present and could testify that he had made it. In your translation, you can use the expression in your culture for a public, legal commitment. Alternate translation: “while many people were watching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
376	1TI	6	13	t476	figs-explicit	ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	before God	The implication is that Paul is asking God to be his witness that he has given Timothy this command. Alternate translation: “with God as my witness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
377	1TI	6	13	ts65		τοῦ ζῳοποιοῦντος τὰ πάντα	1	the one enlivening all	Alternate translation: “who causes all things to live”
378	1TI	6	13	t477	figs-explicit	καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ	1	and Christ Jesus	The implication that Paul is also asking Jesus to be his witness. Alternate translation: “and with Christ Jesus…as my witness as well” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
379	1TI	6	13	amy1	figs-explicit	τοῦ μαρτυρήσαντος ἐπὶ Ποντίου Πειλάτου τὴν καλὴν ὁμολογίαν	1	the one having testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate	Paul is offering Jesus to Timothy as an example of someone who publicly affirmed his obedience to God even when others were hostile and threatening. Alternate translation: “who acknowledged God himself when Pontius Pilate put him on trial” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
380	1TI	6	14	p9n9	figs-doublet	ἄσπιλον ἀνεπίλημπτον	1	spotless, irreproachable	The terms spotless and irreproachable mean similar things thing. Paul may be using them together for emphasis. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine these terms. Alternate translation: “completely blameless” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
381	1TI	6	14	t480	figs-metaphor	ἄσπιλον	1	spotless	A spot figuratively means a moral fault. Possible meanings are (1) Jesus will not find fault with Timothy or blame him for doing wrong or (2) other people will not find fault with Timothy or blame him for doing wrong. Alternate translation: “blameless” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
382	1TI	6	14	nk52		μέχρι τῆς ἐπιφανείας τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ	1	until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ	Alternate translation: “until our Lord Jesus Christ returns”
383	1TI	6	15	t482	figs-idiom	καιροῖς ἰδίοις	1	in its own times	See how you translated this expression in 2:6. Alternate translation: “at the time that God will choose” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
384	1TI	6	15	ac6y	figs-explicit	ὁ μακάριος καὶ μόνος Δυνάστης	1	the blessed and only Sovereign	This expression refers implicitly to God. Alternate translation: “God, the One we praise, who alone rules over the world” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
385	1TI	6	16	l9i8		ὁ μόνος ἔχων ἀθανασίαν	1	the One having immortality alone	Alternate translation: “the only one who has always existed”
386	1TI	6	16	t485	figs-nominaladj	ὁ μόνος ἔχων ἀθανασίαν	1	the One having immortality alone	Paul is using the participle having, which functions as adjective, as a noun, to refer to God as a member, though the only member, of a class that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “the only one who has always existed and always will exist” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
387	1TI	6	16	tsz3		φῶς οἰκῶν ἀπρόσιτον	1	occupying unapproachable ligh	Alternate translation: “who lives in light so bright that no one can come near it”
388	1TI	6	16	t487	figs-gendernotations	οὐδεὶς ἀνθρώπων	1	none of men	Paul uses the term men here in a generic sense that includes both men and women. Alternate translation: “no human being” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
389	1TI	6	17	te3z	figs-nominaladj	τοῖς πλουσίοις	1	the rich	Paul is using this adjective as a noun, to refer to a class of people that it describes. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate it with a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “people who are rich” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
390	1TI	6	17	drj6		ἐπὶ πλούτου ἀδηλότητι	1	in the uncertainty of riches	Alternate translation: “in riches, which are so uncertain” or “in wealth, which a person can lose so easily”
391	1TI	6	17	iq61	figs-hyperbole	πάντα πλουσίως εἰς ἀπόλαυσιν	1	all things richly unto enjoyment	Paul uses the term all here as an exaggeration for emphasis. Alternate translation: “everything we need to be truly happy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
392	1TI	6	18	cii3	figs-metaphor	πλουτεῖν ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς	1	to be rich in good works	Paul speaks figuratively of doing things to help others as if this would make a person wealthy. Alternate translation: “serve and help others in many ways” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
393	1TI	6	19	zc9d	figs-metaphor	ἀποθησαυρίζοντας ἑαυτοῖς θεμέλιον καλὸν εἰς τὸ μέλλον	1	storing up for themselves a good foundation for what is coming	Paul speaks figuratively about the blessings that God will give to those who have served him faithfully as if they were riches that a person was storing in a safe place. Alternate translation: “securing a good start now on their future life in God’s presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
394	1TI	6	19	t493	figs-metaphor	ἀποθησαυρίζοντας ἑαυτοῖς θεμέλιον καλὸν εἰς τὸ μέλλον	1	storing up for themselves a good foundation for what is coming	Paul also speaks figuratively about the blessings that God will give as if they were the foundation of a building. He means that they will give a person a good start on their new life in the presence of God forever. Alternate translation: “securing a good start now on their future life in God’s presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
395	1TI	6	19	t494	figs-idiom	εἰς τὸ μέλλον	1	for what is coming	In the New Testament, this expression can refer to different things, but in this case it seems to refer to the new life that believers will have in God’s presence after death and the end of history. It is equivalent to the expression “the coming life” in 4:8. Alternate translation: “their future life in God’s presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
396	1TI	6	19	z5ru	figs-metaphor	ἵνα ἐπιλάβωνται τῆς ὄντως ζωῆς	1	so that they may grasp genuine life	Paul is using the same image as in the phrase grasp eternal life in 6:12. He is speaking figuratively about people wanting eternal life so much that they hold onto it firmly in their hands. Alternate translation: “so that they can indeed live with God forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
397	1TI	6	20	u9wd	figs-activepassive	τὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον	1	guard the entrustment	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who did the action. Alternate translation: “protect what Jesus has put in your care” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
398	1TI	6	20	dd1v	figs-explicit	τὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον	1	guard the entrustment	The implication is that Jesus has entrusted Timothy with the message to proclaim about him. Alternate translation: “protect the message about Jesus that he has put in your care” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
399	1TI	6	20	vgr8		ἐκτρεπόμενος τὰς βεβήλους κενοφωνίας	1	avoiding the godless chatter	Alternate translation: “Do not pay attention to the talk of people for whom nothing is sacred”
400	1TI	6	20	t498		καὶ ἀντιθέσεις	1	and contradictions	This could mean that the false teachers are saying things that cannot all be true at the same time, or that they are saying things that are contrary to true Christian belief. Alternate translation: “and the opposing statements”
401	1TI	6	20	y2u7	figs-activepassive	τῆς ψευδωνύμου γνώσεως	1	of miscalled knowledge	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say this with an active form, and you could say who is doing the action. Alternate translation: “of what some people falsely call knowledge” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
402	1TI	6	21	e6rb	figs-metaphor	τὴν πίστιν ἠστόχησαν	1	have missed the mark regarding the faith	See how you translated this expression in 1:6. Paul speaks of faith in Christ as if it were a target that people should aim at. Alternate translation: “have not fulfilled the purpose of faith in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
403	1TI	6	21	t501		ἡ χάρις μεθ’ ὑμῶν	1	Grace be with you	If it would be clearer in your language, you could say who Paul is wishing to make this happen. Alternate translation: “May God give grace to all of you.”
404	1TI	6	21	hix2	figs-you	ἡ χάρις μεθ’ ὑμῶν	1	Grace be with you	The word you is plural and refers to Timothy and all the believers at Ephesus. “May God give grace to all of you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])